Vulnerable adults can experience several obstacles as they get older. Helping them overcome these obstacles isn't always easy, and sometimes we need outside parties to play a role. Guardianships are one way to help a person manage their medical and personal care and...
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How emotions can complicate estate administration
It is impossible to take all emotions out of the process of settling a person's affairs after they pass away. However, people should know how their emotional responses can affect the process - and it's not always for the best. Emotions and decision making As one...
Who pays when seniors get home-based care?
People's health often declines as they get older. They may become less mobile, and they may start forgetting things from time to time. Because of this, it can be challenging to do everything you need to do, especially if you live alone or with a partner in a similar...
Elder care, estate planning is not just for emergencies
An elder care plan can provide critical guidance and support in emergencies: a severe accident, a sudden illness. However, planning is not just for emergencies. Many people develop health conditions as they get older that gradually affect their mental capacity and...
Isolation and financial abuse often go hand-in-hand
Did you know that nearly one quarter of adults over the age of 65 are socially isolated? This statistic, which comes from a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, means that one in four seniors lacks the interaction and personal...
Planning now for an uncertain future
By the time a person requires long-term care, it can be too late to do the kind of financial planning that maximizes savings. . Too often, people find themselves dealing with a crisis that exposes the gaps and oversights in their planning, making an already difficult...
Is it time to update your substitute decision-makers?
Giving someone the authority to make financial or personal decisions on your behalf is not a decision people make lightly. People typically want to feel confident that they appoint someone qualified, trustworthy and responsible. Once they name their substitute...
Recent estate plan changes can trigger probate disputes
If you have an estate plan, you have the right to ensure it reflects your wishes. And as time goes by, those wishes can change, which is why it is crucial to update your plan. That said, as valuable as it is to revise an estate plan, there are ways people do it that...
Legislation provides help for dementia patients, abuse victims
Older adults who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's disease are tragically at an increased risk of being abused. To better serve this vulnerable population, lawmakers have passed a law that will provide better training and education for the people who can help these...
Will Medicaid pay for my parent’s nursing home?
It is not easy to see a parent's physical and mental health decline, whether it happens gradually or suddenly. Adult children can find it very troubling to think about a parent's medical needs and whether they can afford the care they deserve. Often, parties worry...
