America is aging. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, nearly half of Americans turning sixty-five are in need of some form of long-term care facility. For many, it is automatically assumed, often incorrectly, that a nursing home is the only option.… Read more
What is long-term care insurance and when should it be purchased?
/0 Comments/in Elder Law /by The TGQ Law FirmAre you familiar with long-term care insurance? More importantly, did you know you should look into purchasing such insurance sooner rather than later? Federal studies suggest nearly one in seven of the aging American population will need long-term care services throughout a five-year period, later in life.… Read more
Are you facing any of these caregiving issues?
/0 Comments/in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney /by The TGQ Law FirmIf you’ve read our last article, then you know the dangers seniors face as they age, including scams in order to get bank account information. Unfortunately, wrongdoers jump at the opportunity to take advantage of the inability for our elders to defend themselves.… Read more
3 Ways an Elder Law Attorney Helps Family Caregivers
/0 Comments/in Elder Law, Estate Planning /by The TGQ Law FirmFamily caregivers – typically a close family member providing support for an elderly or ill senior – often find themselves overwhelmed task of caring for their loved one, while working to make their final years as peaceful and enjoyable as possible.… Read more
Medicare vs. Medicaid and how they both affect long-term care
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by The TGQ Law FirmWith a major election almost a year away, many presidential hopefuls are bringing Medicare and Medicaid to the forefront this year. While we won’t necessarily share our support of one candidate over another in this blog, we will agree that Medicare and Medicaid deserve the attention they are receiving through the presidential debates.… Read more
Long-term Care Housing Options For Loved Ones
/0 Comments/in Elder Law /by The TGQ Law FirmAmerica is aging. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, nearly half of Americans turning sixty-five are in need of some form of long-term care facility. For many, it is automatically assumed, often incorrectly, that a nursing home is the only option.… Read more
Here’s what’s involved in long-term care planning
/0 Comments/in Elder Law, Estate Planning /by The TGQ Law FirmOftentimes, the fall season finds us in preparation for the holidays. From choosing the biggest pumpkin to setting goals for the upcoming year, fall is a time for getting things in order. This time of year should also serve as a time for preparing your future, a future that includes long-term care planning.… Read more