A personal care agreement, also known as a caregiver contract or elder care agreement, is a legally binding document that outlines the terms and conditions of caregiving services provided by a family member or another individual to an elderly or disabled person. This agreement is typically used when a family member or caregiver is providing …
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Elder Care Plan 101 – Successful Caregiver
Creating an effective elder care plan is crucial for successful caregiving. Here are some steps to help you develop a comprehensive elder care plan: Assess your loved one’s needs:Begin by assessing your elderly loved one’s current needs and abilities. Consider their physical health, mental well-being, daily living activities, medical conditions, and any specific challenges they …
Who is the Sandwich Generation?
The term “sandwich generation” refers to a generation of individuals who find themselves sandwiched between the responsibilities of caring for their aging parents and raising their own children. These individuals often face the dual challenge of meeting the needs and demands of both generations simultaneously. Here are some Key Points about the Sandwich Generation: Caregiving …
Why Adult Day Care as an Alternative to In-Home Care
Adult day care can indeed be a viable alternative to in-home care for individuals who require assistance and supervision during the day. Adult day care centers provide a structured and supportive environment for older adults or individuals with disabilities, offering various services and activities to meet their needs. Here are some key points to consider …
Advance Directives for young adults
A common misconception is that advance directives are only for the elderly or sickly people. Many people falsely believe that advance directives are only needed as we age and start having health problems. That could not be further from the truth. Everyone over 18 should have advance directives. Why? Accidents and emergencies happen every day. …
Is your loved one caught in a sweetheart scam?
The number of scammers and wrongdoers in our world who prey on the elderly is quite shocking. According to the AARP, scams against the elderly are at an all-time high. We often hear about tax scams, credit card scams, and other frauds committed against the elderly, but what happens when your loved one’s heart is …
Dying in debt: What happens next?
It’s no secret that millions of Americans are struggling with debt. Most Americans start accruing debt in early adulthood and continue to pay off and accrue more debt over the course of their lives. But what happens to all that debt if a person dies unexpectedly, or if an elderly person dies with massive debt? …
Don’t wait for a crisis to occur
When it comes to managing your healthcare, the law makes it very clear about who can and cannot receive updates on your status, talk to medical professionals about your care, and help make critical medical decisions. These laws help protect your private information, but they also can make it difficult for your loved ones to …
The increased 2023 VA Aid and Attendance amounts for 1/1/2023
The 2023 increase Community Spousal Resource Allowance (CSRA) for Single or Married to qualify for Aid and Attendance is now $150,538.00. Example if you make $2,000 a month gross income – $24,000.00 annually – You subtract $24,000 from $ 150,538.00 equals $126,538.00. This is what you can have in assets and qualify for Aid and …
What is “elder law”?
Elder law focuses on the special rights, needs, and challenges that arise in the context of simply growing older and planning for possible care needs. Attorneys specializing in elder law take a holistic perspective. They acknowledge the interplay of health, family, disability, and housing, as well as emotional and financial issues. Consider a consultation for: …
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