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MassHealth administers Medicaid for Massachusetts residents. It has the advantage of offering coverage for long-term care needs such as nursing homes or assisted living. However, it is not easy to qualify for, due to its strict asset and income limits. In order to...
Your family can no longer bear the physical, emotional and financial burden of caring for your elderly parent. The time is now to have those discussions on placing your father into a nursing home. Although you know that this is the right decision, you still have many...
Abuse of the elderly is a growing problem. In 2017, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs logged 30,000 reports of suspected elder abuse, an increase of 68% over the number in 2011. Although final figures for 2021 are not available, it's quite possible...
Setting up a guardianship can be an important part of caring for an older loved one or incapacitated loved one. For that reason, it is helpful to know how to set up a guardianship and what the role and responsibilities of a guardian are. The important role of a...
You worked hard for your entire career to put together your financial legacy. The last thing that you want is for that legacy to be consumed by nursing home costs and medical expenses at the end of your life, leaving nothing for your children, grandchildren and other...
Many people who come to the United States hoping for a better life do not qualify for long-term elder care. Fortunately, MassHealth is about to change that. As of Nov. 1., immigrants who do not have lawful permanent resident status can qualify for long-term care...
Many people reading this blog post may already understand that one of the most effective estate planning tools is forming a trust. A trust not only helps avoid probate and save on estate taxes but also provides privacy, protection and proper distribution of assets. In...
The loss of a loved one is an emotional time for family members left behind. People might not want to think about the technical issues surrounding the person’s estate, but it is necessary. In Massachusetts, probate might be needed to ensure the decedent’s will is...
For Massachusetts residents who are making the difficult decision of putting a loved one in a nursing home, there are many issues that will come to the forefront. The elderly loved one getting the proper treatment and care is obviously at the top of the list. Still,...
Most Massachusetts area residents will need special care when they get older and are no longer able to care for themselves. Many families have gone through this with elderly loved ones. Elderly care, whether it be assisted living, nursing home, home care, etc. can be...