While your parent may have an estate plan that covers the big financial concerns of who gets an inheritance and what happens to the house, what about all the personal property that has accumulated over the years? There isn't always clear guidance about what should happen to the kitchen appliances, the furniture, photo albums and all the other stuff that we all have. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the accumulated possessions your parent has left behind, there are some practical steps you can … [Read more...] about When a Parent Dies And Leaves Behind a Full House – 3 Tips
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Preventing Elder Abuse: 3 Essential Tips
Tip 1: Plan Ahead. Many of the issues associated with elder abuse can be dealt with in advance by creating a comprehensive estate plan. For example, estate plans typically include provisions that allow you to pass your decision-making rights to others through a power of attorney. If you create a financial power of attorney, you can allow someone else to manage your finances when you are no longer able to do so. Tip 2: Stay In Touch. Elderly people often lose contact with friends and loved ones … [Read more...] about Preventing Elder Abuse: 3 Essential Tips
Is Your Elderly Loved One Okay without Long Term Care?
If you aren’t with your elderly loved one on an everyday basis, it can be hard to determine if he or she is functioning well without the support of long term care. It’s important to make sure that all needs are met so that your loved one is safe and happy. Take a look at the following information to better determine your loved one’s level of care needs. If you have any questions, or if you’d like to discuss long term care options, contact an estate planning attorney. As loved ones continue … [Read more...] about Is Your Elderly Loved One Okay without Long Term Care?
Planning for the Costs of Long Term Care
If you’re beginning to think about future long-term care, you may feel stressed and overwhelmed. There are many things to consider when planning for this need. Taking the time to carefully plan as early as possible will allow you to better handle the costs and provide more choices than if you wait. Take a look at the following information, to better understand this need. If you have any questions, or if you’d like to discuss long-term care planning, contact an estate planning – elder law … [Read more...] about Planning for the Costs of Long Term Care
4 Tips for a Successful Long Term Care Discussion
Talking to your aging parents about the need for lon-gterm care can be upsetting and stressful; it may even seem impossible to approach them on the issue. However, it’s important that you don’t avoid this topic. Talking and planning will best ensure that your parents receive the care and assistance needed. Take a look at the following 4 tips, to help make the discussion easier. If you have any questions, or if you’d like to discuss long-term care options, contact an estate planning – elder … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for a Successful Long Term Care Discussion
Dealing with Stress as a Long Term Care Caregiver
If you provide long-term care support to a loved one on a regular basis, it’s common to feel a lot of stress and to have your health deteriorate. Having to care for someone else, in addition to yourself, is a lot of responsibility. To help deal with the stress, take a look at the following tips. If you have any questions about other long term care options, contact an estate planning attorney. Make sure that you eat healthy and get enough rest. You need to take care of yourself … [Read more...] about Dealing with Stress as a Long Term Care Caregiver
Is It Time for Your Loved One to Leave the Nursing Home?
Not everyone has to live in a nursing home for the rest of their life. If your loved one is ready to move out of a nursing home, it’s important to make sure that he or she is ready to go home. Take a look at the following information, to better prepare for your loved one’s next step, with less assistance. If you have any questions, or if you’d like to discuss other ways to prepare for nursing home departure, contact an estate planning attorney. It can be difficult to know for sure whether a … [Read more...] about Is It Time for Your Loved One to Leave the Nursing Home?
Is Your Loved One Suffering from Financial Elder Abuse?
Financial elder abuse commonly goes undetected by loved one. As the elderly continue to age, it becomes easier for individuals to abuse them; so, it’s important to keep an eye on your loved one’s finances. Take a look at the following information, so that you can begin to recognize possible warning signs. If you have any questions, or if you’d like to discuss ways to protect your loved one from financial elder abuse, contact an estate planning attorney. An elderly individual often doesn’t … [Read more...] about Is Your Loved One Suffering from Financial Elder Abuse?
Is an Assisted Living Facility a Good Long Term Care Option?
As seniors continue to age, their care needs will also change, making it important to plan for long-term care. With many facilities and long-term care options to choose from, it may be difficult to make a choice. An assisted living facility is a great option for seniors who aren’t in need of constant care or assistance. Take a look at the information below, to better understand this option. If you have any questions, or if you’d like help choosing a long-term care facility, contact an elder … [Read more...] about Is an Assisted Living Facility a Good Long Term Care Option?
Discussing Long Term Care Before a Crisis Occurs
Many seniors and their families begin evaluating their long-term care needs, after a crisis occurs. This is usually because the senior, and his or her family finally, realize that there are additional care needs that must be met. By discussing long-term care ahead of time, you can have a better and, likely, less expensive plan in place for your loved one. Take a look at the following information, to better understand the importance of long-term care planning. We acknowledge, discussing … [Read more...] about Discussing Long Term Care Before a Crisis Occurs
