Maurice and Giselle had lived on their family farm for over 30 years. Recently, Maurice suffered a stroke and his doctor told him needed long-term nursing home care. “Finding a nursing home is not the problem, “ Giselle said, when she came to my office. “There is a nursing home in town where my parents lived for years. Our family was very happy …
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Juggling family responsibilities while caring for aging parents
America is aging and people are living longer than ever before. Such conditions have given rise to what’s known as the “sandwicher” phenomenon. Sandwichers are typically Baby Boomers with children living at home, who also manage or provide for their parents’ care as well. Sandwichers are already stretched thin, given their numerous …
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Does inheritance count for Medicaid?
Timing is everything. How often have you heard someone express that sentiment? While it’s often true of life in general, it’s certainly true in Medicaid planning. So, does an inheritance count as an asset for Medicaid purposes? For a single person, the answer is clearly, “Yes”. If a single individual is spending down his or her assets, and …
Dealing with caregivers’ guilt
Guilt is one of the strongest emotions that plagues caregivers. It’s OK to have this feeling, but this article will give you some tools to get rid of it, too! Caregivers often make promises that they simply cannot keep while their loved one is still healthy, and therefore, take all kinds of guilt on themselves. The definition of …
