Understanding Life Care Agreements

Life is a beautiful gift! We get to experience many joyful moments and moments of sadness add to the fullness of life. We gain knowledge and wisdom as we age and pass on our expertise to our loved ones. However, as we age, we can become forgetful, experience physical ailments, and a deteriorating mental health. […]
How do I Know it is Time for Nursing Home Care?

It is not easy to watch a loved one experience the physical and mental decline accompanying aging. It is even more difficult to decide when it is time for nursing home care. The decision is different for every person and every family but what it all comes down to is quality of life. This […]
Recognizing The Signs of Physical Elder Abuse

Abuse does not discriminate against age, race, religion, gender, or ethnic background. Our elderly should be receiving care with dignity and respect. The sad truth is abuse can happen no matter who you are. Elder abuse is most often broken apart into five different subtypes: physical elder abuse, financial abuse, scams and exploitation, neglect and […]
Caring for The Caregiver – Self-care Tips to Avoid Burnout

Caring for loved ones who are ill, injured, or have chronic conditions, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, can be fulfilling and, at times, challenging. Most caregivers are responsible for helping with personal care needs, preparing meals, managing medications, finances, providing transportation for medical care, and so much more. Juggling schedules for appointments and giving […]
What to Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home

The idea of being placed in a nursing home is not usually included in the top things we think about in our younger years. There are however many reasons individuals go to a nursing home facility. This can include things such as becoming incapacitated, care for disabilities or chronic illness, as well as serious injury […]
Creating a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust to Protect Your Future

Preparing for the inevitable takes proper planning and thoughtful consideration. This is especially true when it comes to the protection of your assets. This includes protection from creditors, scammers, and medical expenses, or nursing care expenses. This article briefly explains and discusses what a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is, why it is important, and […]