Senior Living Myths
Most of us wish to grow old in the comfort of our own homes, but sometimes our illness or needs are too much. Often, however, younger clients are planning to age gracefully in a senior community...
Is Your Special Needs Child Turning 18?
In most states, once a child reaches age 18, he or she is presumed to have decision-making capacity and the parents' legal authority ends. You are then left with the question of “How can I help...
HOW WILL NEW LAWS AFFECT YOUR IRA?
On May 23rd, the House of Representatives passed a bill known as the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Bill of 2019 (HR 1994), also known as the SECURE Act. This legislation will...
POD Accounts are not an Easy Answer
Are payable on death (POD) accounts a simple way to pass assets to heirs or are they a mistake? With a POD account, you name a beneficiary who gets the account when you die. The person you name has...
Caregiving and Self-care
Many times we are faced with the challenging task of caring for our loved ones that it is often forgotten that caring for ourselves should also be a priority. Ensuring you aren't neglecting your...
Make the Most of your Visit to the Doctor
Doctors’ visits are intended to be brief and it can be overwhelming trying to ensure you cover what you want to and retain the information provided to you by your doctor. Below are just a few small...
May is Older Americans Month
The Administration for Community Living, a federal organization founded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has declared May to be Older Americans Month! Here are some fun ways that...
Illinois to Enforce Minimum Staffing Requirements at Nursing Homes
The Illinois Senate recently passed the Nursing Home Residents' Quality of Care Initiative (SB 1510, SA #1), which calls for a stricter enforcement of the State’s minimum staffing requirements,...
The Importance of the Care Plan Conference and Person-Centered Care
As an advocate for someone in rehabilitation or in a nursing home, it is important to prepare to participate in a care plan conference. A comprehensive care assessment can become the...
What is Emergency Guardianship?
In emergencies, the court can appoint a temporary guardian. The court will appoint a temporary guardian when necessary for the immediate protection of the person or his or her estate. The term...