Many people think of long-term care planning as preparing to transition a loved one to a nursing home or assisted living facility. However, government programs have shifted to providing more resources to help seniors age in place. New York is set to debut a new...
Long-term Care Planning
Can you help your parents adjust to a nursing home?
A nursing home in New York may provide the most fitting solution to your aging parents' health care needs. However, they may show some apprehension about transitioning to a care facility. Your involvement can not only provide your parents with comfort and reassurance...
3 signs that your aging parents may need long-term care
Watching your parents age often causes a mix of emotions, but when they begin to show signs that caring for themselves is no longer simple, you may feel worried that an in-home fall or other accident will cause them harm. You may also worry that they are not taking...
Motivating your parents to discuss long-term care options
Aging is a sensitive topic for many elderly persons in New York. As such, you may wonder how to start a discussion with your parents without coming across as insensitive or disrespectful. Putting thought into your approach can facilitate a more positive experience for...
What are your options for home-based long-term care services?
Perhaps you graduated from college recently and started saving for retirement. With your golden years so far off, you may not think much about long-term care planning. You never know what life may bring your way, so it makes sense to prepare for the unexpected. The...
How can you choose a long-term care facility for a loved one?
To have to choose a long-term care facility for a loved one may feel overwhelming. According to the National Institute on Aging, long-term care may include 24-hour supervision, three meals a day, physical, speech and occupational therapy and more. When bringing your...
What are the typical costs of long-term care?
Most people will eventually need long-term care services. As you age, your health issues could make it so that you have trouble living on your own or need help to do regular tasks. Long-term care can include a range of things, which makes pinpointing the costs...
Tips for choosing a medical power of attorney
Without warning, serious illnesses or injuries may cause life-threatening conditions. Should such situations leave people unable to make decisions or speak for themselves, the responsibility of making decisions on their behalf may fall to a family member or patient...
Questions to ask before choosing a nursing home
Your parent may find difficult the idea of residing in a New York nursing home, especially post-COVID, and you may also have a hard time picturing your mother or father living in one. Doing research and asking questions before selecting a nursing home can make the...
How to plan for incapacity for yourself of a loved one
Planning for incapacity is an important step to take in the estate planning process. Incapacity planning involves the use of several different documents that estate planners and their families should be familiar with. Estate planning includes a set of documents that...
