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...
As your loved one ages, you might worry about their physical and mental health. You may want to know how to detect when your elderly family member needs help to provide them with the support that they need. There are programs that enable the elderly to continue living...