The Politics (and Economics) Of Real-World Elder Care
I read a stunning article last month, by Laura Katz Olson, author of The Politics of Medicaid. This is a woman who has been studying the field of elder care …
Thoughts for Father’s Day…When Father No Longer Knows Best
A Power of Attorney is Essential Many of us have looked up to our fathers for guidance at some point in our lives, but because of diminishing cognitive ability …
Protecting the Future For Seniors
Through Legal Planning Seniors need to take steps to protect their wishes concerning their assets, quality of life, and healthcare decisions. Legal planning …
Gifting Assets, Is It Wise?
There are many potential complications when you consider gifting assets during life-especially if you need long-term care such as that offered by an Assisted …
Why is Applying for Medicaid So Difficult?
With long term care nursing costs typically exceeding $11,000 per month, Medicaid benefits are necessary for over half of the nursing home population in our …
How to Apply for Medicaid
Many families who cannot sustain the monthly rates of over $10,000 per month on average for a semi-private room in a facility must turn to Medicaid benefits to …