Dear Attorney Tully: My wife is ill and will have to go into a nursing home in a few months. She has $43,000 in her name and I have $100,000 in my name. Can the state of Connecticut come after my money? ANSWER: If your wife permanently enters a nursing home and applies for Medicaid (Title 19) assistance, the state Department of Social Services …
Elder Law
Assisted Living Choices
Choosing an assisted-living facility can be difficult. You want to make sure you are getting the place that best suits your needs or the needs of your loved one. There are a number of steps that you can take to evaluate assisted-living facilities and choose the one that is right for you. Assess your needs. Before you can choose the right …
Aging in Place
Dear Attorney Tully: I read your column regularly. Thank you for taking the time to keep so many seniors in our area up to date on senior legal issues. I want you to tell me what I need to do to stay in my house for the rest of my life. I do not want to go into a nursing home. ANSWER: The first thing you must do is make sure that your financial …
Adult Day Care/Adult Day Healthcare
Both adult day care and adult day healthcare can give caregivers an occasional or a regular respite from caretaking. In the case of caretakers who work outside jobs, it delays permanent long-term care. Adult day healthcare provides medical services in addition to activities. Adults with physical and mental disabilities are the primary targets of …