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Elder Law
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Have you and your aging parents thought about what might happen if one or both were to need nursing home care? Do you and your parents have concerns over the possible expense of a nursing home? Are you and your parents also concerned that after a lifetime of working hard and saving it may all have to be spent on a nursing home? As we celebrate National Elder Law Month during the month of May, the topic of our aging seniors paying for nursing home care comes to the forefront of our minds in our law office, as we think of ways to help our clients, their loved ones, and our community. Read more . . .
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Are you, your family and your friends caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease? Right now are you, your family and friends providing the kind of constant, consistent care that your loved one with Parkinson’s needs? In the future, however, you may find it necessary to consider a nursing home if your family and friends can no longer safely take care of your loved one. Are you concerned about how to find and pay for the necessary long-term care as your loved one’s condition changes? Read more . . .
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Why do online scammers and cyber criminals tend to target Older Americans when committing financial crimes? The reason why is because seniors are often vulnerable, have access to money, and are more easily fooled than younger adults who may have grown up using the internet.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
As Valentine’s Day approaches, are you thinking about how you will communicate these important words, “I Love You”, to your spouse and children? We know the best way to communicate how we feel is to just say it and act with love on a daily basis. However, when thinking about the future, it can be a little more complicated.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Are you aware that November is National Family Caregivers Month? Are you caring for a family member or do you know someone who is? Family caregivers are unsung heroes as they work tirelessly to help elderly or disabled family members. Would you and your family like to show your appreciation to your family caregiver? Let us share three tips with you. Read more . . .
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Did you know that the average stay in an Alabama nursing home currently runs at $200 per day, $6000 per month and $72,000 per year? This cost can be crippling, and very few Alabama residents have long-term care insurance to cover the cost of a nursing home. Alabama seniors should plan for Read more . . .
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Dementia symptoms can vary day to day, which means it may not be easy to pinpoint when it is time for an aging parent to enter memory care. Did you know that worrying behavior, safety concerns, and caregiver burnout can be top signs that it is time for a memory care facility? Let us take a look at ten questions that can help you evaluate your family’s situation. Read more . . .
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Are the holidays synonymous with family time for you? For many, the answer is yes. This focus on family can mean it is an excellent time to consider talking to your elderly parents and aunts and uncles, who do not have their own adult children, about long-term care planning. As the topic of long-term care planning can encompass a lot, here are five things to consider: - What long-term care planning have they already done? This broad question will elicit information about whether your relatives have taken any steps to plan for long-term care. Perhaps they have a complete plan already in place. Perhaps they have done zero planning.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Are you prepared for Medicare open enrollment? If you or a loved one are enrolled in Medicare, now is the time to review your healthcare plan and your medical needs to see if you need to make changes to your current Medicare coverage. Every year in September, Medicare plans send out an Annual Notice of Change letter or an Evidence of Coverage letter outlining your plan benefits and notifying you of any changes to coverage. It can be important to review these notices closely because Medicare insurance policies make changes every year. Those changes may include changes in premium pricing, co-pay amounts and requirements, or even changes in coverage. It is also important to spend some time thinking about your own healthcare needs for the year as you prepare for Medicare open enrollment. Read more . . .
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
It’s an unfortunate truth that seniors can be prime targets for financial abuse and scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their own family members. That’s why it’s important that planning is in place to help seniors protect themselves and their assets. Read more . . .
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Your right to vote is a fundamental basis of what it means to be a citizen – yet you could lose your right if you become a ward in a guardianship.Read more . . .
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