If you plan ahead for the care which many of us will need at some point, 100% impoverishment need not be the only option. We help families everyday get through the maze of long term care planning.
How will programs that seniors rely on be affected? The good news is that big chunks of the budget are exempt from the sequester’s cuts, including Social Security, Medicaid, and veterans’ programs. But while there should be no change in benefits for these programs, the federal workforce that administers them would be slashed, leading to delays and frustration.
How common is financial elder abuse? If you detect any sudden changes in a loved one’s financial situation which may indicate exploitation, you should be very concerned and consider getting involved.
If you know of a relative, or even a friend offering care to a loved one, it sometimes helps just to have an understanding of what resources are available. Some options are more appropriate than others depending on the individual needs.
Most extended families are familiar with a circumstance or two where a relative provides the primary care for a dependent due to special needs, short term medical condition, or an elder who requires home care. Regardless of the situation, caregiving can be challenging. We are here to inform you that there are resources available in your community to help relieve such challenges. If you know of a relative, or even a friend offering care to a loved one, it sometimes helps just to have an understanding of what resources are available. Some options are more appropriate than others depending on the individual needs.
Life Care Planning is a service that helps people find and pay for good care for life. It is a “team” approach serving the needs of the client, which combines the skills of both of the Elder Law Attorney, Financial Advisors, Care Coordinators and Other Professionals.
A Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) is a progressive development in housing alternatives for active and engaged seniors, but with an assisted living component and even a nursing home. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find a place to live for the rest of your life? Namely, a place that is comfortable, so that as you (or your spouse) require more care, you wouldn’t have to leave your complex, leave behind friendships and support systems, or face the uncertainties of future care needs?
When a loved one cannot make proper decisions of their own, it is important to protect them from abuse, exploitation or neglect. At the same time you want to develop the maximum self-reliance and independence of the ward.
Strohschein Law Group is sponsoring a team this year to support research to end Alzheimer’s Disease. We see the impact with families as we help them navigate through the journey of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s and making difficult choices related to care, finances and legal concerns. Our team is walking in DeKalb on September 23rd (registration at 9am – walk at 10am) in Hopkins Park. We would love for you to join us, or would appreciate your thoughtful contribution.
Many adult children are finding themselves advocating for a parent or parent(s) during the transition from needing care to end-of-life care. Caring for a parent or loved one at the end of life can come calmly if you’ve planned for it. Going through the process of deciding on the best possible care often leads to added stress and confusion, especially if your family is already in a difficult situation. However, coping with the onset of loss will greatly be relieved by having already had the conversations with family members and the communication was put in place.