Whether it is a parent, grandparent, or just a neighbor, you likely have an older person in your life that you worry about and who you feel is particularly vulnerable. Sadly, you have good cause to be worried that your elderly loved one will become the victim of elder abuse or neglect given that at least one in ten elderly individuals will be abused or neglected each year. Because knowledge is power, the attorneys at Legacy Care Law Firm have prepared a New Hampshire guide to elder abuse and … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect
New Hampshire Guide to Choosing the Right Long-Term Care Facility
The thought of putting a parent (or any older loved one) in a nursing home is rarely a happy thought. Making the decision to do so is equally unsettling. If you have given the matter sufficient contemplation, however, and decided that it is the only and best option, then you should turn your attention to picking the best nursing home. Toward that end, the attorneys at Legacy Care Law Firm put together a New Hampshire guide to choosing the right nursing home. What You Need to Know about Elder … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Guide to Choosing the Right Long-Term Care Facility
How Do I Become My Parent’s Guardian in New Hampshire?
If you have an elderly parent who has been struggling with Alzheimer’s or simply succumbing to the deterioration that occurs with the natural aging process, you may be concerned about your parent’s ability to make decisions and/or safely carry out the daily tasks of living. At some point, it may be clear to you that your parent needs a legal guardian. With that in mind, the elder law attorneys at Legacy Care Law Firm explain how to become your parent’s guardian in New Hampshire. What Is Adult … [Read more...] about How Do I Become My Parent’s Guardian in New Hampshire?
Practical Steps to Take If You or a Loved One Were Recently Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease
Although Alzheimer’s Disease is not a new disease, its prevalence has increased dramatically in recent decades. Consequently, there is a very real possibility that you will be faced with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis – either yours or that of a loved one -- at some point during your lifetime. If that happens, will you know what to do? There is no way to fully prepare for the emotional impact of Alzheimer’s; however, there are things you can do to prepare for the medical, legal, and practical … [Read more...] about Practical Steps to Take If You or a Loved One Were Recently Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease
Medicaid Planning
When determining whether an individual qualifies for Medicaid, states impose both functional and financial tests. Functional means that the applicant must demonstrate medical need. Financial means that such an individual must demonstrate financial need. With proper planning though, it’s possible to meet the financial need prong even if assets exceed the threshold amount set by the state. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Medicaid Planning
How to Choose the Right Nursing Home for Mom
It can be excruciatingly difficult to watch your mother succumb to the physical and/or mental deterioration that comes with the natural aging process. Deciding that your mother can no longer safely care for herself is even more difficult. On the other hand, leaving your mother home alone could result in serious injury. Realizing that should make the decision to move her to a nursing home a little bit easier to accept. Once you have made that decision, finding the right facility becomes your … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Nursing Home for Mom
What You Need to Know about Osteoporosis
Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 55 years and over are at risk of an osteoporotic fracture. That means that osteoporosis is likely to impact you, or someone you love, at some time. To help you stay healthy, a Beverly elder law attorney at Legacy Care Law Firm explains what you need to know about osteoporosis. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, which literally means porous bone, is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. Our bones are living … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Osteoporosis
When a Family Member Commits Elder Abuse
As the population of older individuals continues to increase, the issue of elder abuse is gaining more prominence in the media and in the American conscience. When a parent starts to really show signs of aging, a decision must be made regarding the parent’s care. People often resist the idea of sending a parent to a long-term care facility, preferring that a family member cares for the parent instead. What if you begin to suspect that the family member who is supposed to be caring for your … [Read more...] about When a Family Member Commits Elder Abuse
Planning for Elder Care
Nobody wants to accept the fact that their parents are getting old. At some point, however, if you are fortunate enough to have your parents around that long it becomes necessary to face that reality. As your parents age, the natural aging process will cause physical and/or mental deterioration. They may need help with little things such as everyday tasks or may need around-the-clock care at some point. Planning now for what the future may bring is the best way to protect your parents. Toward … [Read more...] about Planning for Elder Care
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
For most seniors, one of the most frightening aspects of growing older is the thought of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Whether you are nearing your “Golden Years” yourself, or you have a loved one who is, you need to understand Alzheimer’s disease. Toward that end, the North Andover elder law attorneys at Legacy Care Law Firm help you understand what you should know about Alzheimer’s disease. What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Most people associate Alzheimer’s disease with dementia and the … [Read more...] about Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
