The Medicaid Qualification Process- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
When a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, Medicaid may be a necessity to cover the cost of a assisted-living facility or nursing home once independent living is no longer a safe option. Unfortunately, the qualification process for Medicaid is not as simple as it seems. [...]
Medicaid Basics- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
When your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, it is imperative to seek the assistance of an experienced elder law attorney to help you plan for future care options and how to pay for them. Before we look at the nitty gritty of applying and qualifying for [...]
Getting Help Paying for Assisted Living Facilities- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
The main forms of paying for care at an assisted living facility are private pay, long-term care insurance and veteran’s benefits. Medicare will help pay for brief rehabilitation periods in a skilled nursing home that follows a hospital stay, but does not pay for assisted living facilities. Medicaid may, depending [...]
The Low Down on Assisted Living Facility Payments- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Assisted living communities are attractive options for many families facing the early stages of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. Because of the varied care, and the length of the disease’s progression, these facilities allow for a transition from independent living to eventual skilled nursing care in a nursing home. However, it [...]
Choosing an Assisted Living Facility or Nursing Home- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
For some families making care decisions for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, at home care is just not a feasible option. A number of reasons could come into play: lack of caregiver, lack of insurance coverage for in-home care, unsuitable living space and so on. Depending on [...]
What You Need to Know About Hospice Care- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Hospice care is often referred to as end of life care. It is one of the few exceptions where Medicare can help pay for care in the home. Typically, hospice is designed for patients that have terminal illness and a doctor’s assessment that the patient has less than six months [...]
Paid Caregivers for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
For many families, paid caregivers that come to the home are a great option. The freedom to hire someone who you feel comfortable with, and who has the nursing skills needed to care for your loved ones needs, can’t be found elsewhere. The downside to paid caregivers, is that Medicare [...]
Choosing at Home Care for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Because both Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease are progressive diseases, the level of care your loved one will need will evolve over time. If the diagnosis was received early, it is possible that he or she can continue to live independently for a time, but as the disease progresses more [...]