When an elderly or disabled individual is incapable of making decisions, a guardian can assume the responsibility for the incapacitated person’s health, welfare, and safety. Some examples of individuals who may need a guardian are those incapacitated by mental illness, physical illness or disability, chronic drug or alcohol abuse and those with developmental disabilities. Usually, … Read More »
When creating a trust, the person creating the trust, who is also called the grantor, should carefully consider the choice of a trustee. This will be the person or entity designated to manage the trust and distribute assets upon the death of the grantor or some other triggering event. Often a grantor will choose a … Read More »
There are several situations where someone may need a power of attorney. Some of the reasons for a power of attorney include granting someone the ability to act on another person’s behalf such as in managing finances, making healthcare decisions, and conducting real estate or other transactions. At any time, an individual may choose to … Read More »
Dementia is a term used to describe symptoms related to a decline in memory, communication and thinking abilities which are severe enough to impact a person’s ability to do daily activities. Alzheimer’s Disease as explained by the Alzheimer’s Association accounts for 60 to 80% of cases of dementia. Some other causes are Parkinson’s disease, traumatic … Read More »
Long term care refers to the treatment a person needs for a long debilitating illness, a significant disability or other disorders limiting their ability to care for themselves. Long term care includes skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, hospice, respite, adult day care, residential and assisted living as well as home care. The need for this level … Read More »
Celebrated each March, the National Association of Social Workers provides an opportunity for social workers across the country to turn the spotlight on the profession and highlight the important contributions they make to society. Each day, nearly 700,000 social workers nationwide work to elevate and empower others, giving them the ability to overcome life’s hurdles, … Read More »
February is American Heart Month and keeping the senior heart healthy requires proper nutrition and exercise. Seniors are at an increased risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association reports that approximately 69% of seniors between the ages of 60 to 79 years have some form of heart disease. For seniors and their caretakers understanding … Read More »
The ABLE Act of 2014 offers disabled individuals in specific circumstances the opportunity to save funds in ABLE accounts without putting their Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid or other benefits at risk. This legislation addresses the financial challenges of the extra costs for care incurred in having a disability. In most cases, an individual receiving … Read More »
Hospital patients who need additional care after being discharged from the hospital are usually sent to either an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) or a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Although these facilities may look similar from the outside, Medicare offers very different coverage for each. While you may not have complete say in where you go … Read More »
Introduction: The team at Bratton Law partnered with Advocate for Mom and Dad to put the members of the Magnolia Ambulance Corps through the Virtual Dementia Tour. As a first responder, it’s critical to understand how to best approach situations involving someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. This article, written by Debra Hallisey from Advocate for Mom … Read More »
