On this Memorial Day, it is appropriate to remember the ultimate sacrifices made by those who served our country. We should take time to reflect and pay honor to the fallen men and women who so nobly served. Their sacrifices changed the lives of those who loved them forever. For many veterans in Connecticut, the rising cost of assisted living …
Elder Law
Fear Of The Golden Years
In the movie, On Golden Pond, Connecticut’s own Katherine Hepburn protested that she was not old, but rather middle age. In response, Henry Fonda’s character said, “We are not in middle age. People do not live to be 150 years old.” Hepburn’s comment points out the fact that many people do not want to discuss death. I recently had a …
Fear That State Will Lien The House If One Applies For Benefits?
Over the years, as an elder law attorney, I have heard clients say that they do not want to apply for medical benefits (Medicaid) that they are entitled to for fear of the state at some point seeking recovery. While I understand this fear, in most cases it doesn’t make sense. This is especially true when you are discussing married couples and …
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Tools To Help You Stay in Your Home
Studies show that older Americans prefer to stay in their homes if they possibly can. It is no surprise, then, that most care of older persons is provided at home, whether by family or by hired help. While many consider in-home care preferable to institutional care, there are public benefits and legal considerations, some of which may …
“Don’t wait to do something” In the recent Master’s Golf Tournament, 23-year-old Sam Bennett was a fan favorite, not just for his tremendous play, but also for the compelling story about his father who passed at an early age due to Alzheimer's. Dr. Mark Bennet was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 45. Sam watched as the disease destroyed his …