One of the more difficult calls I receive begins with a variation of the same question: “My mother is paying thousands of dollars every month for care. How long does she have to keep doing this before Medi-Cal will help?” Sometimes the family has already been told that Mom has too much money to qualify
Without a proper elder law estate plan, the children’s responsibilities are even more exhausting, stressful and sad.
Has a loved one named you their financial power of attorney? Are you ready to take on all the responsibilities that entails? Hopefully, you won’t be called into action anytime soon, but with the coronavirus pandemic continuing, it’s something to think about.
Some health care facilities in our area say they are seeing more cases of early-onset dementia than ever before.
A strong long-term care plan spells out where you would like to live, how you plan to get around, and who will oversee your financial and health decisions when you’re incapacitated.
You have a few options when it comes to affording the whopping expense that is long-term care.
The VA Aid and Attendance benefit that helps eligible wartime Veterans and their surviving spouses pay for long-term care is not well-publicized. We were happy to hear it mentioned on Southern California Public Radio Station KPCC’s (89.3) show “Take Two” on February 19, 2020. You can listen to the segment by clicking on this link: Take
It’s a common occurrence. Far flung family members return home to visit elderly relatives for the holidays. Upon arrival, they notice that things seem … off.
The search tool can connect your older loved one with assistance that can help to pay for housing, medication, food, medical services, utilities, transportation and other necessities.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has become an unlikely and innovative pioneer in the quest to provide cost-effective, quality in-home care for veterans. Although the agency has long been mired in controversies surrounding its programs, particularly arbitrary caregiver dismissals, the home health services sector of the VA has long been touted as an overall
