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Do not believe these 3 myths about long-term care planning

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Dec 2, 2020 | Care Planning

Long-term care is a collection of services that helps individuals meet their health and personal care needs. While this type of care often includes nursing homes, it may also involve in-home care or other health-related services. Unfortunately, there are many...

What is long-term care planning?

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Sep 30, 2020 | Care Planning

The National Council on Aging estimates that about 65% of Americans will need help with everyday activities, such as bathing or walking, at some point in their lives. Long-term care planning is the process of preparing for the possibility of disability or illness....

How should I choose a nursing home for my parent?

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Jun 5, 2020 | Care Planning, Elder Law, Long-Term Care, Long-term Care Planning

If your parents are aging then you might find yourself concerned about what their future care will look like. Most people want their parents to grow old in their own homes, but oftentimes this simply isn’t a feasible option. This reality usually drives people to...

Durable Powers of Attorney Are Important Legal Documents

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Apr 9, 2020 | Care Planning

A strong and up-to-date estate plan is an important tool that every New York adult should strive to create. Although many individuals may believe that their estates are too small to require such action, an estate plan is necessary to ensure that their assets, no...

What to do when your parents can no longer care for themselves

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Mar 6, 2020 | Care Planning

Adults living in the “sandwich generation” may find themselves in a position where they are caring for young children while also caring for their ailing, older parents or grandparents. If a person’s parents or grandparents reach the point where they can no longer take...

Considering an asset-based long-term care plan

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Feb 27, 2020 | Care Planning, Elder Law

When you hit retirement age, there are many thoughts about how you will enjoy this time. Thus, many individuals in New York and elsewhere do not focus in on the potential need for long-term care at this point in time. While an estate plan can help secure assets and...

Simple ways to plan for incapacity

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Feb 24, 2020 | Care Planning

Ensuring that an estate plan provides for many different types of situations is an important part of developing a comprehensive overall estate plan. A complete estate plan should account for circumstances when an estate planner may be incapacitated and unable to...

Using nursing home visits to make the right choice

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Nov 18, 2019 | Care Planning, Nursing Home Abuse

Many steps help in choosing the right nursing home for a loved one, including studying its location, record, and affordability. But nursing home visits often scrap the resulting priority list. For that reason, experts on elder care suggest visiting earlier....

Planning ahead for nursing home care assistance

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Jun 7, 2019 | Care Planning

Financial planning for older Americans can be a challenge. Many think that they will rely on programs like Medicare or Medicaid to help them cover costly medical care needs as they age. What these individuals don’t realize is that there are strict limitations to...

Many gaps can be left in care planning

On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Jun 27, 2018 | Care Planning

Care planning has been an integral part of individuals’ lives for decades. However, 50 years ago, it was much easier to figure out how to pay for long-term care if the need arose. One reason why it has become more difficult is because people are living longer....
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