Keep Your Memory Healthy by Dedra Jize, OT, CSA Geriatric Care Manager, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law Who hasn’t gone into a room, only to stare blankly and wonder why you went in there? When we were younger, we would laugh it off and go back to where we started just to be reminded what we wanted in the first place. However, as we get older, these types of occurrences may trouble us and make us question our memory or even ask, “Am I getting Alzheimer’s?” Be assured … [Read more...] about Keep Your Memory Healthy (An Elder Law Today Blog)
Should I Have a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care?
It is important to consider the eventualities of aging if you want to be comprehensively prepared for the future. Incapacity is one of the challenges that you may face. To prepare for this possibility, you should consider the execution of a legally binding document called a durable power of attorney for health care. Powers of Attorney A power of attorney is a legal device that is used to name an agent or attorney-in-fact to act on your behalf. People sometimes execute powers of attorney even … [Read more...] about Should I Have a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care?
Register Now for Free Estate Planning and Elder Care Seminars and Workshops
We make an effort to provide estate planning and elder care information to people here in the greater San Jose area on an ongoing basis. On the electronic level we maintain this blog and make sure that it is updated regularly with useful content. In addition to the blog, our website has a section that contains a rather extensive library of free special reports. The special reports examine various different aspects of estate planning and elder care, and you can download as many reports as you … [Read more...] about Register Now for Free Estate Planning and Elder Care Seminars and Workshops
A New Hobby to Bridge Generations and Create Lasting Memories
Assuring that our loved ones inherit our assets is a key component to effective estate planning. However, one of the most valuable legacies we can leave are memories. Your family will appreciate the assets you pass on, but they will treasure the memories and stories you leave behind even more. Just imagine all the memories you can leave, and the fun you can have with your family and friends, by making photography and archiving precious photos your new hobby. Many of us have boxes or albums … [Read more...] about A New Hobby to Bridge Generations and Create Lasting Memories
What Questions Should I Ask an Elder Care Attorney?
If you have decided that you would like to discuss the future with an elder care attorney, you would do well to make some preparations in advance. In this post we will look at a few of the questions that you may want to ask your elder care attorney. 1.) How do I prepare for long-term care expenses? According to statistics that have been compiled by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, a majority of senior citizens are going to need assistance with their day-to-day … [Read more...] about What Questions Should I Ask an Elder Care Attorney?
Looking for Signs of Encroaching Incapacity
When you are younger, your parents are in charge of making sure that you are okay in every way. Role reversals can be difficult for everyone. However, when your parents start to reach an advanced age, you should be aware of signs that would indicate encroaching incapacity. If you are fortunate enough to have your parents residing close by, you are probably in very frequent contact. Under these circumstances, you would naturally recognize any signs of incapacity that may become … [Read more...] about Looking for Signs of Encroaching Incapacity
What Is an Elder Care Attorney?
When you are looking for a lawyer for any reason, you should consider areas of specialization. If you think about it, the legal field is quite vast. It would be impossible for any one individual to focus on everything at once. Therefore, lawyers typically have specialties. With this in mind, let's look at elder care attorneys. Addressing the Concerns of Senior Citizens An elder care attorney is focused on concerns that are specifically relevant to senior citizens. Long-term care is the most … [Read more...] about What Is an Elder Care Attorney?
Travel Tips for Seniors (An Elder Law Today Blog)
by: Lois G. Tager, M. Ed., CSA Director of Geriatric Care Management, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law The holiday season is fast approaching. Preparing for travel with a senior will save many anxious hours before and during your trip and allow you to enjoy your journey. Airline travel preparedness will save you many moments of anxiety and exhaustion. Wendy Perrin, Conde Nast Traveler’s Consumer Travel Expert, tells us to be sure to confirm your flights at least 72 hours … [Read more...] about Travel Tips for Seniors (An Elder Law Today Blog)
Gift Ideas for Residents Living in a Skilled Nursing Facility
The holiday season is quickly approaching. For those with loved ones in a skilled nursing facility, the best gift you can give someone is the gift of your time. However, if you cannot visit during the holidays, then taking a few minutes to call or to send a card to your friend or loved one can make their day. Whether or not your are able to deliver a gift in person or need to send it in the mail, below is a list of other gift ideas for your loved one: Board games or large piece jigsaw … [Read more...] about Gift Ideas for Residents Living in a Skilled Nursing Facility
Is There a Medi-Cal Asset Maximum?
When you are planning ahead for retirement you may envision the opportunity to cross things off your bucket list. Good times lie in wait, and you have a retirement dream. You are probably not budgeting for long-term care, and Medi-Cal may be the last thing on your mind. Why Medi-Cal? Why should someone who has saved for retirement care about Medi-Cal? People who have worked and paid taxes all of their lives are going to be qualified for Medicare when they become 65. You may think that if you … [Read more...] about Is There a Medi-Cal Asset Maximum?
