Tag: Elder Law
The New Aging Family: Planning for the future
The new aging family looks significantly different than it did at the height of the baby boom. There are fewer and fewer nuclear “traditional” families with a husband, wife, son, and daughter. Now, more families look like the Brady Bunch or the Pritchetts from Modern…
Aging alone: Make a plan for care
Today, seniors are living longer often with complex medical issues and a disjointed family support structure. During the month of October, we will look at aging for the 21st century “modern” family and explore the unique issues today’s seniors are facing. According to the US…
Aging Ally and Pets: Making a Plan for Care
Our September newsletter discussed the importance of including your pets in your estate plan. After sending our newsletter, we received a great deal of interest in Pet Trusts so we thought we would share more information about Aging Ally for our pet lover followers. Pet…
Long-term care facilities to benefit from new executive order
The September 15, 2020 executive order from the Governor’s office is providing a pathway for long-term care facilities like skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities to engage in additional activities including family visitations. Long-term care facilities have borne the brunt of COVID-19 infections and fatalities…
A pet trust as part of your long-term care plan
What is a pet trust and how can establishing one, help you take care of your furry friends? For many of us, a pet is a true part of the family. According to the ASPCA, about 44% of households have a dog, while 35% have…
Essential Shopping and Travel During COVID-19: What to Consider Before Making a Trip
Seniors and those at a higher risk for contracting the virus should stay home if they don’t have to go out. However, that may not be an option for everyone. For those who don’t have loved ones nearby to assist with tasks like grocery shopping…
COVID-19's Long-term Impact: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
In our May newsletter, we discussed changes to Georgia Nursing Home Medicaid due to the COVID-19 crisis. We all hoped the changes would be short lived and everyone could go back to “normal.” However, the effects of COVID-19 are proving to be more long-lasting. Our…
Putting the Pieces of the Elder Law Puzzle Together: Why We ask What We Ask - Part 2
Last week we discussed how important it was to provide the attorney with information about your health and your health insurance coverage. This week we will explain why sharing comprehensive financial information allows an elder law attorney to advise you about long-term care options and…