Care Planning

If you have a loved one in a Colorado nursing home, you no doubt want only what’s best for this person. While many nursing homes go above and beyond in terms of the care afforded, in some cases abuse and neglect are sadly present. To this end, it’s crucial that you...

As a busy resident of Colorado, you have plenty on your plate. Between your work, your home life, your family life, and more, balancing everything and taking care of an elderly relative can be draining. This is especially true if you notice that your loved one is...

If you are the caregiver for a cherished parent or loved one, you likely have a great deal of incentive to help him or  her  continue to live at home. However, at some point, you may need to consider if the time has come to look into nursing home care.The fact is,...

When a loved one has reached the point of needing medical and living assistance, there are a couple of possible options from which to choose. Of course, there are nursing homes, which can provide constant care and are often very expensive. Plus, your loved one may...

When a loved one has reached the point of needing medical and living assistance, there are a couple of possible options from which to choose. Of course, there are nursing homes, which can provide constant care and are often very expensive. Plus, your loved one may...

There are some subjects that we have difficulty discussing with other people. And for older individuals, one of these subjects is health care costs during retirement. This seems counterintuitive because as we age our medical needs become more pronounced. But as a...

As we age, our capacity for self-care begins to diminish, but the process is gradual. As such, we may reach a stage where tending to our needs becomes difficult, but we are still mostly capable of looking after ourselves. At this point in your life, it could be...

If you are acting as a caregiver to an aging parent, you are likely facing many challenges. Of course, your primary concern is for the health and well-being of your loved one. But you also have to balance the needs of your parent with your own needs. It is quite...

When it comes to your end of life plans, there are so many unknowns. In fact, one of the only known facts is that every one of us will one day die. Some of us will die suddenly, others will know they are dying and even may be given an approximate date. Still others...

If you have a debilitating illness that leaves little doubt about the end of your life and  how it will be spent, you may be actively looking into your options and what your durable power of attorney can do once they are appointed. Your durable power of attorney is a...