It’s often difficult to stay in touch with a loved one after placing them in a nursing home. You have a busy schedule, your own family to care for, and other responsibilities that get in your way. Planning a visit to the nursing home might not be that easy. However, you want to spend quality […]

Social Security benefits are available to individuals who paid Social Security taxes while employed and have reached a particular age. Many people don’t know that benefits may also be available to eligible family members, such as a spouse. Additionally, if the insured passes away, their spouse might be able to collect survivors’ benefits. What Are […]

A caregiver agreement, also referred to as a personal service contract, is a contract between an individual in need of care and the person taking care of them. Typically, an adult child will assume the role of caretaker for an older or incapacitated parent. It’s a job many people take on when someone they love […]

When the pandemic was in full swing, nursing homes restricted visitation to clamp down on infection rates and prevent the spread of the disease through a vulnerable population. In the first year of the pandemic, staff and nursing home residents made up 31 percent of all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. Although a vaccine is […]

A geriatric care manager is typically a nurse, counselor, social worker, or other professional that can provide necessary services for long-term care planning. They can guide you during the process of determining the best care for your loved one and advocate for their rights. Seeking assistance from a geriatric care manager can alleviate some of […]

As people live longer, their susceptibility to cognitive decline increases. For many adult children with aging parents, this means they have to get involved in their parents’ financial and legal affairs. Estate planning, including the creation of a will, is ideally done well before any cognitive decline takes place. However, it’s never too late. Even […]

When you’re the primary caregiver for an aging parent or another family member incapable of caring for themselves, you probably find yourself putting your own needs aside to meet theirs. However, our Santa Clara County elder lawyers want you to be at your best to provide the care and assistance necessary for your loved one […]

Typically, the decision to place your loved one in a long-term care facility is an emotional one. You might not have the time or ability to take care of your family member yourself. You worry about their well-being if they live alone and don’t receive the daily assistance they need. Although the idea of moving […]

Many veterans and their families are unaware of the availability of the Aid and Attendance pension benefit for veterans over the age of 65 through the Department of Veterans Affairs. These benefits can be used to help offset long-term care costs for older veterans who served during a period of war, whether that’s at home […]

It’s a daunting task when your spouse enters a nursing home for long-term care, especially considering all of the logistical nightmares and care coordination concerns that are part and parcel of such a move. Throw in financial planning for Medicaid eligibility and you’ll be subject to even more stress since there are strict asset and […]