We all hope that when our loved ones age, they will be able to remain independent and care for him or herself. In the event that this reality is out of reach, we often find ourselves hoping that family and friends can step in to help out when needed. Yet, in many...
Emergency preparedness and what nursing homes need to do
When medically frail and dependent individuals rely on a nursing home's care, it's unacceptable for the nursing home to be ill-prepared for an emergency. Emergencies happen, whether they're due to fire or a snowstorm. The facility needs to have steps in place to...
Why should I consider a charitable trust?
Planning for the future can be easier to tackle when there are instruments available to help us and guide us through the process. There are a number of estate planning tools at your disposal. Wills are often utilized a main platform to transfer assets upon death, and...
We help New Yorkers create comprehensive care plans
Planning for the future is no easy task. Many New Yorkers are so busy that they are lucky to plan as much as a week in advance, let alone years or decades. Yet, failing to engage in proper planning can result in significant financial hardship down the road, not only...
How to watch out for nursing home abuse
If your loved one is going to live in a nursing home, there's probably one fear that is ever-present in your mind: the fear that your loved one could become the victim of nursing home abuse. While it's true that many cases of nursing home abuse and neglect appear in...
