The Stages of Caregiving- Stage 1- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
The first stage of caregiving comes as a shock to most people, but it hits few as hard as it does the patient’s loved ones. Whether the diagnosis is Alzheimer’s, dementia or a terminal disease, the new is never what we want to hear. When the diagnosis is made, we [...]
The Journey of Caregiving- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
No matter how you ended up being a caregiver for a loved one, the journey is a struggle. Whether you are a senior spouse caring for a sick partner, a mother caring for both an elderly parent and your own children, or a single person that is stepping in to [...]
What is a Caregiver? – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
A caregiver is, simply put, someone who takes on the burden and responsibility of caring for an elder friend or family member. There are 65.7 million caregivers in the United States, and 14.9 million of them are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Taking on the role of being [...]
Developing Long-Term Care Plan- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
An experienced elder law attorney can help you develop a long-term care plan, which is a beneficial planning tool, regardless of your age. The long-term care plan should include: Where you want to live as you age How you want to be cared for Who will make medical decisions Who [...]
Does Your Health Care Agent Really Know Your Wishes?- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
No one wants to make life or death decisions for a loved one. The burden of making the toughest end of life decisions is one that will greatly impact your family, and their emotional well being. You may think that the person you chose to make these decisions knows what [...]
Considerations for Health Care Planning- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
You may think that you, or a loved one, will never need to be in a nursing home, but the statistics show otherwise. 72% of women over the age of 65 will have an illness or injury that requires three months of nursing home care in their lifetime. For men [...]
Protecting Assets from the Cost of Long-Term Care- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Protecting Assets from the Cost of Long-Term Care- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney Long-term care costs can include a variety of things, such as home care, assisted living facility fees or nursing home care. Unfortunately, it doesn’t tend to take long before a family’s savings is depleted when a loved one [...]
Considerations for Financial Planning- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Many people think that they don’t need to worry about financial planning when thinking about long-term care, assuming that their spouse will be able to access and manage their assets. In reality, your spouse may not be able to withdraw from various investments, including your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), even [...]