Estate Planning Documents and Asset Protection
News and announcements made over the last few years concerning healthcare suggest that obtaining government benefits in the future may be more difficult than they have been in the past. As such, you may want to be extra cautious when estate planning and drafting a financial power of attorney. Taking [...]
Good Days and Bad Days
As a caregiver, you will undoubtedly notice that your loved one has both “good days” and “bad.” “Good days” simply refer to those days during which your loved one’s symptoms seem imperceptible. He or she recognized friends, family members, and daily settings and has little to no difficulty remembering the [...]
Advance Directives and Myths
As your loved on begins showing signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, you'll likely want to go ahead and have an Ohio elder law attorney draft an advance directive. An advance directive can play a major role in determining the treatment for your loved one as he or [...]
Body Language: Ways Caretakers Can “Read” What Loved Ones Need
As one might imagine, Alzheimer’s disease complicates communications between caregivers and their loved ones. Those individuals who display the more advanced symptoms of the disease can easily forget how to communicate their needs to their caregivers. For instance, individuals may suddenly forget the words to express their need to use [...]
Understanding Agitation
While most of us may feel we have a clear understanding of the word “agitation,” a quick review of the word’s definition can provide a fresh perspective—and perhaps even insight—on how to help a loved one who appears emotional overwhelmed. -“Extreme emotional disturbance.” (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English [...]
Advance Directives
If you have a family member that was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and you fear that you may one day develop the condition, then you may want to consider creating an advance directive. Simply stated, an advance directive is a document that ensures your wishes are known and followed. In [...]
Assisted Living Facilities: Staff and Family Relations
Almost inevitably, as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia progresses, your loved one will begin showing signs and symptoms that lead you to believe he or she needs additional care. As you reach the point when you believe your loved one requires additional care, such as the care of a nursing home [...]
Division of Assets
At one point or another, you may need to seek legal advice in order to figure out how to pay for your loved one’s stay at a nursing home or other assisted living facility. For instance, in their effort to secure funding, many individuals consider applying for Medicaid in hopes [...]