As an elder law attorney, the pandemic has impacted my practice including my safeguards to meet with people, and our screening and thorough cleaning processes. The impact on my clientele has been devastating… Read More »
Category: Long Term Care
Long-Term Care in the Age of COVID-19: The Aged & Disabled Waiver Program may be an attractive alternative to nursing home admission for you or your loved one
Author deiglawPosted on Categories Asset Protection, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Planning During recent months, I have met with many families who have expressed concerned about their own, or a loved one’s, declining health. Their concern is magnified, given the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes across the country. … Read More »
“I was admitted to a nursing home, and now I must spend my entire life savings on nursing home costs, right?” Wrong!
Author deiglawPosted on Categories Asset Protection, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Planning I often meet with clients who have been told by friends, relatives, sometimes even financial advisors or medical professionals, that it is too late to protect assets if there was no plan already in place prior to a nursing home admission.… Read More »
How do I appoint a Healthcare Representative?
A healthcare representative is a person you name in advance to make your decisions relating to your healthcare and if verbiage is included, also make mental health decisions. … Read More »
My loved one is more forgetful than usual, what should I do?
Are you concerned a loved one may have dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease? Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe the loss of cognitive functioning; planning, thinking, reasoning, and remembering so much that it interferes with daily life.… Read More »