While no one ever wants to move to a nursing home, it is estimated that over 40 percent of our senior population will end up in a nursing home for long-term care. There are 18,000 nursing homes in the United States caring for approximately 1.6 million residents. Of these residents, 90 percent are over age 65 and about half are over the age of …
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A Primer on caring for someone with dementia
In my practice, I see families who are caring for a loved one who has dementia. This column will explore the basic phases of dementia, the stresses that caregivers go through and how to lower those stresses. First, here are some facts. People over the age of 85 are the fastest growing segment of our population. More than 65 million …
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The Cost of Procrastination
When it comes time to plan for long-term care and the distribution of assets at death, procrastination can be hard on a family. Some people can feel overwhelmed. Some people find it hard to discuss this topic. Some are concerned about the cost of planning for long-term care. However, failing to plan can cost you and your family …
Finding an attorney who matches your needs
Aging persons and their family members face many unique issues. As you can tell from topics in this column, the legal, financial and care planning issues facing prospective nursing home residents and their families can be particularly complex. If you or a family member needs nursing home care, it is clear you need competent and experienced legal …
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End of life issues. You don’t have to go it alone.
Dear Attorney Tully: I was wondering if you could comment on how difficult it is to deal with the deterioration of the health of your loved one. Our family recently used your firm and were very happy with the fact that you just didn’t talk about the law. We found it helpful and comforting that you were able to guide us through the logistics of our …
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