As the holiday season approaches, families often travel from one destination to another. Preparing beforehand for traveling with a senior will save many anxious hours before and during your trip and allow you to enjoy your holiday. 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 prior to your departure. Did you know that if you do not … [Read more...] about Travel Tips for Seniors, by guest blogger, Lois G. Tager, M. Ed., CSA, Director of Geriatric Care Management at the Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law
Compelling a Conservatorship
I am frequently asked the question of how and when do family members draw a line in the sand and decide that their elder can no longer take care of themselves. This is a very tough legal and emotional question, probably one of the hardest for family members to address. And where the elder is adamantly uncooperative, it becomes even harder. No one wants to tell their parent or other loved one that they are no longer capable of taking care of themselves. The emotional confrontation can be … [Read more...] about Compelling a Conservatorship
Sundown Syndrome: How to Help (An Elder Law Today Blog)
by Lois G. Tager, M. Ed., CSA Director of Geriatric Care Management, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law Sundown Syndrome, sometimes referred to as sundowning or sunsetting, describes the onset of behaviors such as agitation, confusion and irritability. These behaviors are often found in people who have cognitive losses or Alzheimer’s disease; although some research suggests that they can also be found in seniors simply because of age-related changes. Symptoms are … [Read more...] about Sundown Syndrome: How to Help (An Elder Law Today Blog)
Life Care Planning – What is It and Who Needs it?
Life Care Planning is a Family Affair. Whether your loved one is a parent, spouse or special needs loved one . . . whether you live with your loved one, in the next town or across the country . . . dealing with an elderly or disabled loved one can cause countless sleepless nights. The experienced, supportive and knowledgeable attorney, geriatric care manager and support staff at the Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law realize that most people are caught up in today’s hectic … [Read more...] about Life Care Planning – What is It and Who Needs it?
Medi-Cal Qualification-Home Sweet Home
When it comes to issues of Medi-Cal and the primary residence, there are two situations which need to be considered, qualification to receive Medi-Cal benefits and Medi-Cal recovery against the home after a person has died. Qualification Although there are several situations which can result in the home being considered exempt for purposes of qualifying to receive Medi-Cal benefits, all of which are set forth in Cal Code Regs. Tit. 22 §50425, there is one exemption which normally makes all the … [Read more...] about Medi-Cal Qualification-Home Sweet Home
