This is a question that’s often asked, and one that needs to be contemplated by all given that most people are going to need nursing home care at some point in their lives. The question also leaves many individuals stressed given that nursing home care can cost more...
Nursing Home Planning
Long-term care planning after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Watching the onset of Alzheimer’s can be overwhelmingly sad and worrisome. However, the disease’s progression gives you and your loved ones the opportunity to effectively plan for the future. This includes crafting a strong estate plan that addresses asset...
Can my mother’s nursing home kick her out if she can’t pay?
Living in a nursing home can be a difficult transition for residents. They have been moved into an environment that is nothing like home, and if they have mental health or memory issues, they could be confused, try to leave the facility or even become agitated or...
Can I use Medicaid or Medicare to pay for nursing home care?
Some people can pay for nursing home care through private funds, but many do not have enough savings to afford nursing home care. Instead, they plan on relying on government benefits if eligible to pay for nursing home care. The government benefits available to pay...
Why you shouldn’t plan for long-term care on your own
As we’ve discussed previously on this blog, your potential need for long-term care is significant. Those who end up needing this care, including those who wind up being placed in a nursing home, can incur significant expenses, too. If you’re unprepared to address...
Avoiding mistakes when transferring assets for nursing home care
For people in Massachusetts who need to place a loved one in a nursing home for long-term care, money and retaining property is often a primary concern. While they want the best possible situation, they must still think about the financial ramifications. MassHealth...
Seven considerations for choosing the right nursing home
If you foresee the need for nursing home care, you have a lot of planning to do. While we’ve previously discussed on this blog how to ensure that your assets are protected while securing the financial resources that you need to cover your nursing home stay, you also...
Can an attorney help you with Medicaid planning?
Your need for long-term medical care as you age can be costly, threatening to completely devastate your estate and the financial protection that you’d intended to provide to your loved ones. The mere thought of that can be stressful, but if you’re reading this post...
MassHealth and waiting for long-term care facility admittance
For people in Massachusetts who are getting older and have health and safety in mind, wondering how they will get the care they need is a concern that commonly comes to the forefront. They and their loved ones will increasingly consider their options to ensure they...
The drastic effect private equity has on nursing homes
You understand the importance of research when looking for a nursing home. However, one thing you may overlook is the potential meddling of a private equity firm in its attempt to take over and change it to a for-profit facility. Beware. When private equity firms...