It can be difficult to understand differences between the many long term care options that exist; so, it’s important to take the time to get to know more. Take a look at the following 4 long term care options, to learn more. If you have any questions, or if you’d like help choosing a long term care facility, contact an estate planning attorney. A nursing home is meant for individuals with … [Read more...] about 4 Long Term Care Options and How They Can Help
MOLST: Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment
Effective October 1, 2011, MOLST forms must be completed for all individuals admitted to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospices, home health agencies, and dialysis centers and for certain individuals admitted to hospitals. It may also be completed for anyone who wants limitations on CPR or life-sustaining treatments in any setting. What MOLST Does: A MOLST form contains medical … [Read more...] about MOLST: Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment
The Golden Girls Estate Planning Observations
Need a good laugh? Watch reruns of the Golden Girls. The show offers good entertainment and many great estate planning observations as well. Home sharing is a great option for older folks. It provides companionship, financial support, and house-hold task sharing. Blanche shares her Miami home with Rose, Dorothy, Sophia, and Blanche. The elderly have to deal with divorce … [Read more...] about The Golden Girls Estate Planning Observations
The Advantages of Hospice Care
When your loved one becomes terminally ill, hospice care may be a great option. Hospice care can help to make your loved one feel comfortable as he or she reaches the end of life. While this experience can be an extremely upsetting and difficult time for all involved, hospice care can offer many benefits to both a patient and his or her family. If you’re interested in hospice care, speak with … [Read more...] about The Advantages of Hospice Care
Paying for Long-term Care in Maryland
As the baby boomer generation begins to retire, the concern about the need for long-term care increases. Long-term care is expensive. In Maryland, the average costs are as follows:* Avg. Daily Nursing Home Rate : Private $ 258 Avg. Daily Nursing Home Rate : Semi-Private $ 235 Avg. Monthly Cost in Assisted Living Facility: $ 4092 Home Health Aide Average … [Read more...] about Paying for Long-term Care in Maryland
What is Elder Law?
Elder law is the term used to define the area of the law that affects Americas' aging population. This legal specialty has grown as more baby boomers reach retirement age. Some of the laws that have been enacted to protect the senior population are: Social Security including disability and retirement- provides retirement benefits, disability benefits, survivor’s benefits, supplemental security … [Read more...] about What is Elder Law?
