The process of aging is not something anyone looks forward to; however, for an adult child, it can be even harder to accept the fact that a parent is also getting older. For many adult children, there comes a time when the aging process causes a role reversal – the parent becomes the child and vice versa. This role reversal can happen fairly rapidly and noticeably if a parent is suffering from Alzheimer’s or another age-related dementia disease. It can also come on slowly because of the natural … [Read more...] about When Is Guardianship the Best Solution?
Can a Geriatric Care Manager Help?
If you are a family member or friend who is providing unpaid care for an older loved one, you probably feel frustrated and overwhelmed at times. If so, you are hardly alone. Your commitment to providing care is certainly admirable; however, you may reach a point at which you need help in the form of a geriatric care manager. The North Andover elder law attorneys at Legacy Care Law Firm explain how a geriatric care manager can help you to provide the best possible to care for your loved … [Read more...] about Can a Geriatric Care Manager Help?
Tips for Adult Children with Aging Parents
As adult children it can be difficult to realize that out parents are aging. Watching our parents experience the physical and mental deterioration that accompanies that aging process can be particularly hard. If you find yourself in watching your parents age you likely want to help; however, you do not want to seem as though you are interfering or trying to take away your parents’ independence. To help you navigate this tricky time, a Salem elder law attorney at Legacy Care Law Firm Offices … [Read more...] about Tips for Adult Children with Aging Parents
Common Elder Law Questions Answered
At some point in your life, you will likely need to rely on an elder law attorney for advice and/or guidance. As the nation’s population of older individuals continues to grow at a heretofore unprecedented pace, legal issues that impact the elderly have taken on heightened importance. While it is always best to consult directly with an elder law attorney with specific questions you may have, the Nashua elder law attorneys at Legacy Care Law Firm have provided the answers to five of the most … [Read more...] about Common Elder Law Questions Answered
Elder Sexual Abuse – The Unspoken Reality
As the population of older Americans continue to increase with leaps and bounds, issues that affect the elderly have also taken center stage in the U.S. Sadly, one of those issues is elder abuse. Elder abuse is certainly not a new phenomenon; however, a larger elderly population coupled with increased awareness has brought the issue of elder abuse to the forefront of the American consciousness. When most people think of elder abuse, they tend to focus on the threat of physical abuse or emotional … [Read more...] about Elder Sexual Abuse – The Unspoken Reality
What You Need to Know If You Are Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Millions of people are currently providing unpaid care to loved ones with Alzheimer’s – and they pay a price for providing that care. Studies tell us that unpaid caregivers for those who have Alzheimer's or other dementia are more likely to have higher levels of stress hormones, reduced immune function, new hypertension, and new heart disease than non-caregivers. The Nashua elder law attorneys at Legacy Care Law Firm discuss what you need to know if you are caring for someone with … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know If You Are Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
If You Hope to Age in Place You Need to Plan Ahead
If you are old enough to be seriously thinking about end of life care, it is crucial that you also plan for that care – particularly if you hope to age at home. A Nashua area elder law attorney at Legacy Care Law Firm explains why planning ahead is crucial if you hope to age in place. What Constitutes a “Good Death?” According to a recent New York Times article, people’s attitudes about what constitutes a “good death” have changed dramatically over the years. Around the turn of the 20th … [Read more...] about If You Hope to Age in Place You Need to Plan Ahead
Spousal Impoverishment Guidelines for 2020
If you are currently enjoying your retirement years, or will be soon, the likelihood that you (or your spouse) will need long-term care is a real concern. The high cost of LTC means that paying for LTC may involve qualifying for Medicaid benefits. You may, however, be concerned about relying on Medicaid because of the asset rules. Once upon a time, qualifying for Medicaid could result in leaving a community spouse without sufficient assets to survive; however, that is no longer the case thanks … [Read more...] about Spousal Impoverishment Guidelines for 2020
Is There A Difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
It seems as though Alzheimer’s is in the news on an almost daily basis. If you have a loved one who is showing signs of memory loss you are undoubtedly worried that it means Alzheimer’s is around the corner. Does as memory loss lead to dementia and is all dementia caused by Alzheimer’s though? To clear up some confusion, a North Andover area elder law attorney at Legacy Care Law Firm explains the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia. Defining Dementia Understanding the relationship … [Read more...] about Is There A Difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
Are You a Vietnam Vet? If So, What You Need to Know about Veterans Benefits and Help for PTSD
Instead of coming home to a parade full of appreciative well-wishers, most Vietnam vets came back to streets full of hostile protesters. Sadly, these men and women who sacrificed so much for their country, were often forced to pretend as though they were never in the war just to avoid confrontations. As a consequence, many Vietnam vets never receive the psychological counseling they should have given the traumatic events they went through during their tour of duty. Now, almost half a century … [Read more...] about Are You a Vietnam Vet? If So, What You Need to Know about Veterans Benefits and Help for PTSD
