by Michael Delaney | Jul 23, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Uncategorized
We all hope that our loved ones will be able to live in the comfort of their homes throughout their life but generally it is not that easy. Accepting that your loved one needs 24 hour care is the first step. It is helpful to know and share with your loved one that is...
by Amy Delaney | Jul 19, 2019 | Aging, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Power of Attorney
A living trust is a written legal document through which your assets are placed into a trust for your benefit during your lifetime and then transferred to designated beneficiaries at your death by your chosen representative, called a trustee. If you’ve ever wondered...
by Michael Delaney | Jul 17, 2019 | Aging, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
Currently, about half of the population over the age of 65 requires paid long-term care, and on average, will spend $140,000 if paying out-of-pocket. This amount is nothing to scoff at, and yet many have not planned for this financial risk. Only about 7.2 million...
by Amy Delaney | Jul 4, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Social Security
I recently met with a client to discuss long-term care for her mother, and the first thing she said to me when I proposed an assisted living was “We can’t afford it”. Many families are struggling to care for their aging loved ones because they are under the impression...
by Amy Delaney | Jun 15, 2019 | Medicaid, Nursing Homes
When faced with the high costs of care, particularly in a nursing home, married couples worry about depleting their nest egg. Picture your mother caring for your father, and being concerned that she will not have enough money to care for herself in the future. How...
by Michael Delaney | Jun 8, 2019 | Aging, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
Caring for a loved one full-time can be a stressful situation. It can become even more stressful if you feel like your loved one is never satisfied. If you start to feel like everything you do is letting them down, it might be time to reevaluate your current care...
