What Does it Mean to Be A Guardian?There may come a time in your life when a person you love—whether it’s a parent, grandparent, a spouse, a family member with a disability, or even a minor child—becomes unable to care for themselves due to physical or mental limitations. At that point you may find yourself […]
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4 Unexpected Benefits of Downsizing in Our Later YearsThe phrase “less is more” may not apply to all aspects of our lives, but downsizing to reduce living space and personal possessions can have a wonderful effect. Here are four unexpected ways that less really is more when it comes to downsizing in our later years […]
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Medicaid and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs – Watch Out!The NJ Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) recently released guidance for people who are helping their loved ones fill out applications for Medicaid benefits for, among other things, nursing home and assisted living facility residents. DCA emphasizes in its advisory notice something that we […]
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4 Frequently Not Asked Questions For Long Term Care FacilitiesRecently we discussed the often unasked yet imperative questions for potential in-home caregivers. Likewise, there are several questions I feel are important for long term care facilities such as nursing homes. These are 4 Frequently NOT Asked Questions that you should ask during a facility search […]
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3 Reasons Why Medicaid Planning Should Start YesterdayWell maybe yesterday isn’t accurate or fair. How about 5 years ago? That’s right, if you need Medicaid today your planning should have started at least 5 years ago and should have involved guidance from an elder law attorney. Here’s why:Asset PreservationAny long term care in a facility […]
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