by Laurie Ohall | Dec 10, 2010 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles
The holidays are always a wonderful time of year for family gatherings, reflection on what we have and the spirit of giving. The television is packed with specials showing relationships and families coming together for the holidays. But the holidays can also be a time...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 7, 2010 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning
Written By : Lin Steven Original Article found on Seniors List Do not feel alone if you are caring for your aging parents because you are one of 50 million Americans in the same boat. Whether they are staying with you or in another location, if you have the...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 20, 2010 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles
Many elderly persons rely entirely on their children, family members or other trusted individuals to help them. This dependence upon caregivers or family members makes an older person more vulnerable to abuse and financial exploitation. Legal arrangements and...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 12, 2010 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles
There are many decisions to be made when imminent death is approaching for a loved one. Questions regarding what type of care, medical assistance and even physical location for their last days confront us. If care at home has been given, should loved ones be moved to...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 10, 2010 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles
Nursing home and assisted living rates rose significantly from 2009 to 2010, according to the 2010 MetLife Market Survey of Long-Term Care Costs. Private room nursing home rates rose 4.6 percent to $83,585 a year or $229 a day, while assisted living facility costs...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 27, 2010 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Senior Lifestyles
PreNeed (Pre-Paid) Funeral and Burial Plans Advantages and Disadvantages of Prepaid Plans One way to plan in advance for the end of one’s life is to sign a formal contract called a “preneed funeral plan.” With this plan, money to pay for a funeral...
