Why is a Trust a Smart Move for an Elder Parent? If you have an elderly parent, you should think about having a trust created. A trust makes it possible for a trustee to handle the financials for a parent who may no longer know how to properly handle his or her finances due to […]
Ask an Elder Care Attorney New Jersey: Medicare for All or Medicare at 50? Proposals to Expand Medicare and Medicaid
Ask an Elder Care Attorney New Jersey: Medicare for All or Medicare at 50? Proposals to Expand Medicare and Medicaid How to pay for healthcare is by far one of the biggest issues affecting individuals over the age of 50. As the country continues to debate the role of the federal government in mandating […]
A Jersey City Elder Care Attorney’s Guide to Elder and Estate Planning
Special circumstances may require the need for a power of attorney for any person over the age of 18. Examples of such special circumstances are military personnel deployed overseas, incapacity of an individual due to illness or disability, or any person requiring assistance to carry out his or her affairs. What is a Power […]
How Many Senior Citizens Are Financially Vulnerable
As we grow older, we may begin to trust our close friends and family members to help manage certain finances. After all, it is always helpful to have a daughter, sister or neighbor help purchase groceries and other essential goods to meet daily needs. While many family members and loved ones would never take advantage […]
The Importance of Managing Medication in Assisted-Living and Nursing Home Facilities
A significant number of assisted-living residents and nursing home patients take medications every day. Many medications taken by these elderly individuals are necessary to treat chronic medical conditions including, but not limited to, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, thyroid problems, and kidney problems, among others. The medications necessary to treat these chronic diseases must be taken […]
Bed Sores – A Sign of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Many elderly patients in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities cannot move on their own. Such patients require assistance to get out of bed, wash themselves, be taken to the bathroom, and to eat, among other daily needs of life. Without adequate help, dependent elderly individuals cannot complete basic tasks. Not only can neglect […]
What Are the Warning Signs of Elder Abuse? New Jersey Elder Law Attorney Explains
Elder abuse is a prevalent problem in New Jersey as well as throughout the United States. Unfortunately, many instances of elder abuse go unnoticed, placing vulnerable seniors in what can be an unbearable situation. Because elder abuse is a significant problem, it is important for family members to know the signs of elder abuse so […]
Accessing Your New Jersey Medicare Benefits in a Natural Disaster
Preparedness is key when your residential area is affected by a natural disaster, but something people often forget to consider is how they will access their Medicare benefits and services in the event of a weather emergency. If your area is in an official state of emergency, the rules for your medical care might change […]
Planning for Long-Term Care in New Jersey
Whether you have experience with Medicare or are just exploring enrollment for yourself or a family member, it is likely a large surprise when you learn that Medicare does not cover custodial care. Custodial care, also referred to as long-term care, is non-medical assistance, such as that provided in a nursing home, assisted living facility, […]
Can I Write My Own Will in New Jersey or New York?
Can I Write My Own Will in New Jersey or New York? In the age of do-it- yourself, many people wonder if they can write their own wills. In New Jersey, the answer is yes, you can quite literally write your own will. The state is one of about 25 that allow handwritten wills to […]
