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Evaluate Living Needs of Aging Parents
As we are growing up we rely on our parents to take care of us, and once we reach adulthood we still rely on them for advice. And of course some adults have gone to their parents for financial support over the years. Given this dynamic it can be difficult to come to the realization … [Read More]
Living Well? Don’t Be Overconfident
People are becoming more more health conscious these days, and those who are members of the elder law community are always going to encourage healthy lifestyles. After all, you live an improved quality of life when you take good care of yourself and you decrease the possibility of illnesses setting in during your golden years. … [Read More]
Homeowners & Medicaid Eligibility
If you ask the average person how he or she expects to pay for long-term care if it is needed at some point in time this individual would probably say that Medicare will pick up the tab. In fact this is a misconception. Those who have the foresight to consult with an [Read More]
Study Sheds Light On In-Home Caregivers
Elder law attorneys are becoming increasingly concerned about the high cost of long-term care. If you wanted to spend a year in a private room in a nursing home in Connecticut it would set you back over $100,000 on average. And of course, people sometimes stay longer than a year. Assisted living communities are also … [Read More]
Medicaid Planning FAQs: Should I Give My Child My Home?
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Connecticut Elder Law Resources
The elder law community focuses on legal issues that are of interest to people who have reached an advanced age. Without question, the best way to prepare for the eventualities of aging is to sit down and discuss everything with a licensed Connecticut elder law attorney. You are entering uncharted waters when you start to get … [Read More]
Veterans Special Pension Look-Back Period Proposed
The Medicare program does not pay for long-term care, and given the fact that it is extraordinarily expensive this is a challenge for many senior citizens. However, Medicaid will pay for a stay in an assisted living community or a nursing home if you can qualify. There is an upper financial resource limit of $2000 … [Read More]
Medicaid Can Fill Gap
You may feel as though you will have a safety net when you achieve senior citizen status in the form of Medicare. A lot of people are under the impression that this entitlement program will pay for just about everything when they become eligible so they don’t worry about budgeting for possible future medical expenses. … [Read More]
Senior Financial Abuse: Don’t Be A Victim
We are facing a big problem in the United States with senior financial abuse, and it is estimated that our elders are bilked and scammed out of billions of dollars annually. The true extent of the problem is hidden to a large extent. As shameful as it may be, a very significant percentage of cases … [Read More]
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