As seniors navigate the complexities of Social Security and retirement benefits, partnering with a knowledgeable elder law firm becomes necessary. In Connecticut, understanding the intricacies of these programs is paramount to securing financial stability in...
There’s a very real possibility that you’re going to need long-term care at some point in your life. That care can be costly, too, threatening to eat away at your hard-earned wealth, your savings, and everything else that you’ve tucked away to give to your loved ones....
Elder abuse can significantly harm individuals and their families. In Connecticut, government agencies take this issue very seriously, addressing incidents proactively through the Department of Social Services' (DSS) Protective Services for the Elderly (PSE) program....
Putting a loved one in a nursing home is rarely easy. The experience can be scary for everyone involved, particularly when you hear stories about nursing home abuse and neglect. It can be difficult to trust people you don’t know to take care of your loved one’s daily...
When our loved ones grow old and become incapable of caring for themselves, we do our best to care for them as much as possible. However, due to various personal reasons, some family members acquire the assistance of nursing homes to ensure that their elderly loved...
One study found that about 66% of all elder financial abuse cases involve close family members. As unthinkable as this crime might be, some people have no problem taking money and other assets from elderly family members in Connecticut. Fortunately, you can help...
If you are a low-income senior in Connecticut, you can use a combination of Medicare and Medicaid to pay for your long-term care. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 allows states to try to recoup money spent on that care after the person dies. The Medicaid...
If you're over 65 in Connecticut and want to ensure there's a plan established for your assets and care requirements as you get older, it's helpful to explore the area of elder law. Doing so can provide answers related to your estate planning, health care and...
For the Connecticut aging community, long-term care is a considerable expense. Unfortunately, this benefit is often not a part of most healthcare plans, is not covered by Medicare and is expensive. As a result, many families deplete their savings by paying for them....
Senior citizens require assistance in many areas, and the services of an elder care attorney can benefit seniors and their family members. Here are some important ways that elder care attorneys provide assistance. Create a living will A living will is a legal document...