Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are two very serious, and sadly fairly common, diseases that slowly rob a person of physical and mental abilities. When you learn that your loved one has been diagnosed with either of these diseases, it’s very important to being planning for the future at once.
Eventually, a person with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease will lose the ability to care for his or her self. Daily tasks such as bathing, feeding and dressing eventually become a burden for someone else to handle. No matter how willingly family and friends are, over the years, it wears the caretakers down. When you add the mental component, it can be both exhausting and heartbreaking to witness.
Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients have some of the highest rates of care, should you decide that a nursing home is the safest place for your loved one to reside. Because of the rising costs and the need for round the clock observation, it is imperative that you meet with an experienced elder law attorney as soon as possible to determine how your loved one’s costs will be covered.
This month we will be covering some important topics to help you navigate the waters of planning for the long-term care of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients. With proper planning and the help of an elder law attorney, you can put the worry of finances aside and enjoy the remaining years with your loved one.
