People who receive care in long-term care facilities and nursing homes can be vulnerable to a host of health problems, from infection to falls. Care providers can and should mitigate these risks, but sometimes, their efforts to keep residents safe ultimately create a...
Month: July 2020
Why do people want to avoid probate?
When a loved one passes away, it can be enormously difficult to cope with the emotions and lifestyle changes the follow. There can also be numerous details to address, from planning a funeral to notifying others. However, people often fail to recognize the legal...
What to look for when you visit Mom or Dad
As states ease their lockdown rules, people will be eager to visit loved ones. If you have older, vulnerable parents, you could be especially ready to visit them in person. However, in addition to being mindful of how to visit them safely, you should also prepare to...
Is it time to update your estate plan?
There are important things every adult should have, and that includes an estate plan. Those who take the time to complete planning for end-of-life or long-term care, asset distribution and decision-making authority are doing a valuable service to themselves and their...
Can you take care of your parent in your home?
Many adult children anticipate caring for an aging parent at some point. This expectation can stem from wanting to retain a close relationship or out of obligation. Whatever the reasons may be, determining if such an arrangement is feasible will be crucial.A primary...
Expecting Medicaid to cover long-term care? You must plan ahead
If you are healthy and collecting a steady income right now, it can be difficult to imagine your life any other way. However, it is crucial to think about what you will do if your situation changes.For instance, do you know what you will do if you require long-term...
What is an estate, and why does it need protecting?
On this blog, we often examine topics regarding people's estates. We explore estate planning strategies and explain estate administration tasks. However, without a solid understanding of what your estate is in the first place, you may not know what you have or why you...
How you can keep your parents safe and prevent elder abuse
Older adults with significant health and personal care needs rely on others to help them do a number of things, from bathing and eating to paying bills and taking medication. If your parent is in this vulnerable position, you want to ensure that others who are there...
