by Jean Harris, Esq. | May 16, 2019 | Abuse, Alzheimer's Disease, For Caregivers, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Paying for Care, Perspectives on Aging
One of the essential elements of caring for an ailing loved one is ensuring that the basic elements of respect and dignity remain as intact as possible for our elderly loved ones and their family members. This is often easier said than done, especially when the...
by Jean Harris, Esq. | Jan 24, 2019 | Alzheimer's Disease, Long Term Care, Perspectives on Aging
It seems that every day we are hearing of another person who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Recently, we’ve learned that retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has been diagnosed with the Alzheimer’s, which will likely impact the rest of her...
by Jean Harris, Esq. | Dec 3, 2018 | Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Paying for Care
A general rule of Estate Planning is to plan AHEAD. We want to know that we have decision-makers standing at the ready if the time comes when we cannot make health or financial decisions for ourselves. We want to be able to cover the cost of any care we need without...
by Jean Harris, Esq. | Oct 16, 2018 | Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Paying for Care, Veterans
A: NO! One of the most common concerns of people coming to our office to talk about estate planning and asset protection is protecting their home in the event that long-term care is necessary for themselves or their spouse. Indeed, in the Western New York area it is...
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