While people know the importance of wills and trusts, future health care should also top the list of your future plans. According to LongTermCare.gov, a person currently aged 65 has nearly a 70% chance of requiring some form of long-term care support. While no one...
Elder Law
Use research and onsite investigation to find a good nursing home
If the time has come for you to locate a nursing home for your elderly parent, you want the best you can find. You can research the matter in different ways but visiting facilities and asking questions will provide valuable information to help you make an informed...
3 tips for protecting your family from elder abuse and scams
It is no big secret that the elderly are targets for both caregiver and financial abuse. In fact, according to statistics, the aging population loses more than $3 billion annually to swindlers. Here are three tips to help keep you and your family safe from those with...
Questions to ask a nursing home for your aging parents
Choosing to place one or both parents in a nursing home or other long-term care facility is never an easy decision. However, moving a parent to a location where they can receive around-the-clock care may be in the best interests of both the aging parents and their...
Long-term care for your veteran parent
If you have an aging parent who needs quality care, it is important to look at all available resources. Long-term care can be costly, but if your parent is a military veteran, you may be able to circumvent some of these costs. Whether you are looking at nursing homes...
When to find a nursing home for your parent
If you are caring for an elderly parent, you may have already made some difficult decisions. Unexpected circumstances can arise, leading you to rearrange your schedule and finances quickly. You also might feel like as you do everything you can to help someone else,...
3 FAQs about establishing Article 81 guardianship in NY
If you have a loved one who no longer has the cognitive and communicative ability to handle his or her own affairs, you may worry about how you can help provide needed assistance. In New York, Article 81 guardianship may be an option. This estate planning tool allows...
What is long-term care planning?
Most people consider long-term care or nursing home care as something to worry about long after you retire. Long-term care planning is a proactive step in preparing for your care when you get older and can no longer care for yourself, but it also can help plan for the...
Seeking guardianship of a parent with declining health
Even though there is no way to stop the aging process, it is still difficult for you to see your parent reach their final years like any other New York resident. You have made it to this point without experiencing any major medical issues with your parent or parents;...
How should I choose a nursing home for my parent?
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...
