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...
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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...
Do you have long-term care plans for a disabled loved one?
If you have a developmentally disabled child or sibling, you probably provide quite a bit of support to help them live a healthy, fulfilling life. It may not be pleasant to think about, but you need to plan for a future where they still require services but you are...
How can families help older adults pay for nursing home costs?
While the accommodations available to your aging loved one in a nursing home may seem basic, they will likely cost a significant amount of money. Depending on the location of the facility, the size of the room and the medical needs of your loved one, you could pay...
Factors to consider when developing your long-term care plan
Aging is a natural process in life and, for some people, there may come a time when they are no longer able to care for themselves. Since there is no way to tell if you will be one of these people, it is best to plan for such an eventuality. It is much better to have...
Tips for choosing a nursing home
New York residents will have a lot of different options available when selecting an appropriate nursing home for their loved one. In fact, the selection process can be confusing as you try to balance your financial considerations with your wish to find the best...
Should I approve a feeding tube for my loved one?
Imagine your mother or father suffered a catastrophic stroke and you're the designated health care power of attorney. Depending on the severity of your loved one's health condition, he or she could be incapacitated and unable to make decisions for him- or herself. As...
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...
Ask these questions before choosing a long-term care facility
Most Americans who are ready to move into a long-term care facility need help selecting an appropriate one. If you're reading this article, you're probably one of the "helpers." You might be a son or daughter, who is trying to select the best facility for an aged...
Will Medicare cover nursing home care?
If you are caring for an elderly loved one and planning for his or her long-term care, it can be difficult to navigate the potentially complex area of elder care planning. This is a complicated issue, and without experienced help, you can become quickly overwhelmed...
