Posts by Hurley Elder Care Law
Hurley Elder Care Law Offers Free Resources
As more and more families are facing the challenges of aging and disability, we are seeing an increase in those seeking the counsel of an elder law attorney. Questions about estate planning, asset protection planning, trust administration, Medicaid planning, and guardianship issues are our specialty. In a response to the growing need of our community,…
Read MoreSkilled Nursing Can’t End Because You’ve “Plateaued”
Many of our clients reach out to us while they’re in a nursing home receiving rehab services, and many of them say to us something like this, “Mom’s being discharged from rehab next week because she has plateaued,” or, “My husband no longer qualifies for rehab because he’s not improving.” Maybe you’ve been told this…
Read MoreOrganizing and Keeping Files
Many of our clients come into the office toting grocery bags, cardboard boxes or backpacks filled with about fifty years of paperwork. As time goes by and our financial situations change, the amount of paperwork we must keep grows exponentially. That said, by the time a person gets to be 70, 85 or 102 years…
Read MoreA To Do List for Aging Loved Ones
Last week we met with the adult children of an older couple that needs help. Dad was taking care of mom on a full time basis—she has been living with dementia for the last five years— until he had a stroke. Now mom is receiving 24/7 care from a home care agency while dad’s been…
Read MoreSearching for the Right Nursing Home
Once you have reviewed all of the care options in Georgia (see last week’s blog) and have determined that you or your loved one truly needs nursing home care, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to find the right nursing home care. The process can seem complicated, and the options are scarce.…
Read MoreSearching for the Right Long Term Care Community
We are just about to publish our 6th Edition of the Metro Atlanta Nursing Home and Assisted Living Guide! For the last 10 years, Hurley Elder Care Law has been providing families and professionals with the #1 go-to printed resource for finding nursing homes and assisted living communities in the Metro Atlanta area. In…
Read MoreTalking to Your Loved Ones About Your Advance Directives
The other day, we met with a family that wanted to update their wills, powers of attorney and advance directive. This was a couple in their 80s and their two adult children. As is customary in our office, we all sat around my conference room table and reviewed their current situation, their existing estate planning…
Read MoreHurley Elder Care Law Offers New CEs for 2019
It is no secret that we enjoy sharing knowledge and information about best practices with other elder care professionals in Georgia (and across the country!). Last year, we spoke over 150 times and offered 73 different continuing education events. We are certified to offer continuing education credits to social workers via the Association of Social…
Read MoreUpdated Medicaid and VA Numbers for 2019
Happy New Year! The beginning of the new year usually brings with it changes to Social Security payments as well as the eligibility requirements for Medicaid and benefit amounts for VA Aid and Attendance. This year, the Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for those receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income…
Read MoreApplying for VA Benefits
Our office receives regular calls from families asking about the VA benefits, or Aid and Attendance Benefits. Often times, family members are told about these benefits from another elder care professional. Some even offer to help the families apply for VA benefits. So, how exactly do you apply for VA benefits? Completing the Paperwork If…
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