Blog: Elder Law

long term care planning

How a pandemic affects long term care planning

In a perfect world you wouldn’t have to think about long-term care at all, let alone, while living through a pandemic. Yet, here we are. Nearly every aspect of our lives has been reshaped due to the need to make safety priority one due to COVID-19; long-term care planning is no stranger to this.… Read more

supporting caregivers

Supporting caregivers during a pandemic

Overworked, overlooked, and always putting the needs of others in front of their own necessities. They are caregivers and they are often related to the individuals that they protect. Before the pandemic, millions of Americans turned to caregivers to look after loved ones, including aging adults and the terminally ill.Read more

medical power of attorney

Medical Power of Attorney Plan: What decisions need to be made and when

When it comes to medical powers of attorney, most people would rather think about something else…anything else. The thought of a loved one not being physically or mentally able to make health-wise decisions is enough to leave anyone overwhelmed. However, we should let this year be a lesson: always have a plan!… Read more

long term care insurance

What is long-term care insurance and when should it be purchased?

Are 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