The Stages of Caregiving- Stage 2- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Deciding if you should step in and be a caregiver for a loved one is neither an easy decision, nor one that should be taken lightly. Often, caregivers find themselves ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Paying for Nursing Home Care- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
While nursing home care is the most expensive option for long-term care, there are several ways to cover the burden of cost, including Medicaid, Medicare, long-term care insurance and private ...
Nursing Home Reform Act- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
The Nursing Home Reform Act outlines patient’s rights while under the care of an assisted living facility or nursing home. It is important to understand patient rights before signing a ...
Nursing Home Regulations- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Both the federal and the state government regulate nursing homes. The Nursing Home Reform Act was passed in 1987, which requires nursing homes to provide activities and services that deliver ...
An Overview of Nursing Home Care- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Nursing homes are typically reserved for the chronically ill that require skilled nursing care around the clock. The needs tend to be more than what can be provided by an ...