Last time I discussed MassHealth programs that can help elders who need long-term care live at home for as long as possible. Now I’d like to describe some other long-term care planning strategies that can make home care affordable for elders and their loved ones. I’ll also provide links to past articles...
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Home for the Holidays Part I: MassHealth and Paying for In-Home Long-Term Care
Nothing reminds us about the importance of “home” like the holidays. While the vast majority of elders who need long-term care would prefer to live at home for as long as possible, many feel that they can’t afford in-home care. In this article I will discuss options for financial assistance from MassHealth...
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A Veterans Day Reminder About the VA Aid and Attendance Pension Program
Saturday was Veterans Day. While it’s nice to devote a day to recognizing veterans, what about the other 364 days of the year—and the many veterans and their families who struggle with the cost of long-term care? I would like to use this forum to discuss a misunderstood and underutilized benefit available...
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Options Available for Professional In-Home Care
The vast majority of elders needing assistance with daily living prefer to remain at home rather than move to an assisted living residence or a nursing home. Helping my clients accomplish this goal is one of the cornerstones of my practice. In the past, I’ve written about the resources available in Massachusetts to...
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Lunch & Learn! Elder Law 101: Protecting Your Assets
On Tuesday, March 28, I’ll be making a presentation at The Allerton House at Harbor Park. I’ll be joined by Christine Lappas, Allerton House Sales Director.
Join us for lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by an informative presentation at 12:00 to learn more about:
Health Care Proxy
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What to Look for in a Home Care Provider
As many of you know, I often write about how elders can obtain financial assistance to pay for home care. Now I’d like to discuss what elders should look for in a home care provider.The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) has created a helpful checklist with questions you should...
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Help is Available to Heat Your Home this Winter
As some of you may know, I am on the board of the Norwell Council on Aging. At a recent meeting, we discussed a dramatic increase in the number of applications for heating assistance in town. The increase is understandable considering how much heating costs have gone up this year. According to...
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Thoughts on Independence from an Elder Law Attorney
Independence Day has come and gone, but this time of year always reminds me of why I focus on estate planning and elder law: these areas of practice allow me to help my clients live at home independently for as long as possible. Let’s take a brief look at some of the...
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Avoiding Caregiver Burnout: Support is Available for Family Caregivers
Helping elders find ways to pay for in-home care and stay at home for as long as possible is one of the cornerstones of my practice. Now, I’d like to discuss resources available to family caregivers themselves. Caring for a family member can be rewarding, but there’s nothing easy about it—hence the term...
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Join Me In Person or Online in May and Learn about Planning for Long-Term Care
Most of us will eventually need some form of long-term care. The good news is that proper planning can help ensure your wishes regarding your care will be carried out. Proper planning can also protect your life savings from the cost of such care. On Wednesday, May 11th from noon to 1 PM I’ll...
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