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;...
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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...
How to plan for incapacity and prepare for care of loved ones
Aging and the end of life can be difficult topics but legal tools are available to help estate planners and families prepare for incapacity. Estate planners and families helping their loved ones prepare for incapacity should be familiar with the different legal...
Considering an asset-based long-term care plan
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...
An elder law attorney can help you as a caregiver to a loved one
Filling the role of caretaker to an older adult who you love, such as a parent, can sometimes be a difficult job. Needs vary, but you might find yourself driving to medical appointments, handing out medication or even providing mobility assistance and daily grooming...
Care options for an aging loved one
Long-term care often centers around nursing homes. They offer a lot of assistance for an aging loved one, giving the family peace of mind. It's often not realistic to assume that the family can offer this type of intensive care on their own, and the nursing home makes...
Top tips for choosing a nursing home for a loved one
As difficult as it may be, there could come a time when you have to help a loved one choose a nursing home. Regardless of where you live, there's a good chance you have a few options in the area. While it's easy to assume that all nursing homes have a lot to offer...
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...
Consider these tips before choosing a nursing home
If you're trying to choose a nursing home for your elderly mother, it might be the first time you've ever had to do this. As such, you'll be in a new world that you may know nothing about. If you're trying to sort through your nursing home options to select the best...
What documents help to determine medical care?
As you age, it's important to make plans for your future health care. This isn't something that's easy to handle or think about, but taking care of the details now might help you later on. And it will almost certainly help to make life easier for your loved ones....
