If a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of Dementia, you know you will be facing a hard road ahead. Seeing a family member or loved one’s mental state deteriorate can be a trying emotional experience, but knowing what to expect can...
Not everyone recognizes the need for an estate plan. Contrary to popular opinion, estate planning is not reserved for only the wealthy or elderly. In fact, anyone who owns anything—a house, a car, a bank account…literally anything—should draft even a very simple...
Although no one likes to think about it, as your loved ones get older, there’s a good chance that they will need more intensive medical care. Whether that means having a home health aide look in on them a few times a week or moving them into a nursing home full-time,...
Many people worry about what will happen if their spouse needs to go to the nursing home. Will Medicaid take the home where so many of their memories were made? What about their car? Investment accounts? Their life savings? While it’s true that Medicaid income and...
You’ve been married to your spouse for decades. Lately, you’ve noticed that they are losing the ability to look after themselves. You realize that they may soon need nursing home care. You know this requires a lot of planning. Are you prepared? When a spouse needs...
