There’s a good chance that you’re going to need long-term care at some point in your life. This can be a daunting prospect, especially if you’re feeling healthy and hope to remain in your home for the rest of your life. Making matters worse is the fact that many...
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Long-term care planning mistakes to avoid
Planning for nursing home care is a critical part of any estate plan. Whether you are planning well in advance or the potential need for long-term care is more imminent, here are three mistakes you would be better off avoiding. Hastily transferring assets Dispensing...
Here’s why you need to start nursing home planning now
There are more than 15,000 nursing homes across our county. These businesses serve a high need, too. In fact, some studies show that individuals who are 65 years old or older have about a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care. This means that there are...
What is a healthcare proxy?
Many elderly Massachusetts residents have medical conditions that affect their everyday lives. These conditions can be physical or mental in nature and cause the person to experience a loss of mobility, dexterity, or cognitive ability. As a person gets older, their...
What is the role of a conservator?
A conservatorship can be an important way to care for and protect a loved one. For that reason, anyone who is appointed as a conservator should be familiar with the important responsibilities of a conservatorship. The role and responsibilities of a conservator The...
Can a family sue a nursing home after resident’s COVID-19 death?
Nursing homes may be legally responsible for the deaths and illnesses of some of its residents if negligence plays a factor. Among the more typical cases involving negligence include failing to treat illnesses such as bedsores and infections, failing to provide food...
5 matters to consider when selecting a nursing home
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...
Stopping financial exploitation of the elderly
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...
Understanding the role of a guardian
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...
Protecting your hard-earned assets when you enter a nursing home
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...