Senior Living

Can there be a more difficult job than finding a nursing home for a parent or spouse? No one wants to live in a nursing home. ...

Elderlaw 101

Although many people are willing to voluntarily care for a parent or loved one without any promise of compensation, entering into a caregiver contract with a family member can have many benefits. ...

Medicaid 101

Most seniors want to be able to stay at home as long as they can instead of moving into a nursing home. The PACE program provides care and services to some nursing home-eligible seniors to enable them to remain in their...

Medicaid 101

Congress established the Medicaid Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program to provide states with federal funding to help seniors who are receiving care in institutions but want to live at home. ...

Medicaid 101

Life estates can be an excellent tool for Medicaid planning, probate avoidance, and tax efficiency, but there are potential problems and risks to understand before creating one. Is a life estate right for you?...

Medicaid 101

Caring for an ailing family member is difficult work, but it doesn't necessarily have to be unpaid work. There are programs available that allow Medicaid recipients to hire family members as caregivers.

Medicaid 101

Most long-term care involves assisting with basic personal needs rather than providing medical care.

Medicaid 101

When your loved one can no longer live independently, you may consider options for long-term care. It’s time to talk to your loved one about their care. The conversation can be challenging and emotionally fraught.

Elderlaw 101

As they grow older, your parents may prefer to continue living in their home rather than moving to a long-term care facility. They are not alone in this; more than three-quarters of adults over the age of 50 say they...

Elderlaw 101