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Protect Your House from ALTCS/Medicaid
ALTCS Myth #1: If I move into a care facility, the State will take my house and all of my savings. Protecting their home is one of the most common concerns I hear as I meet with people or their loved ones facing a potential move into a long term
What To Do With Your Stimulus Check if You Are in a Nursing Home
As the second round of stimulus checks go out, it is important to know that nursing home (or assisted living) residents are not required to turn their checks over to their nursing home. And Medicaid (ALTCS) recipients need to spend the cash within a year if it puts them over
What is a Miller Trust?
While many people have heard of the Miller Trust, few know what they are for and what role they play in Medicaid long term care eligibility. (ALTCS in Arizona) The Miller Trust serves one very limited purpose—for Medicaid/ALTCS income eligibility. A Miller Trust is also known as an Income Only
What You Need to Know About Elder Law
To some, the concept of elder law may sound a bit ambiguous and mysterious. Judging by its name, we assume that it has everything to do with seniors and nothing to do with younger people. We’d be wrong. In fact, Elder law is the general term referring to legal advocacy
3 questions to ask yourself about your health care agent
It can be tough to think about end-of-life or emergency medical care. After all, serious illnesses or injuries are enough to make anyone shudder. Still, you may eventually become incapable of making medical decisions for yourself. If so, you likely do not want to leave what happens to you to chance. In
Worker shortage causing concerns over elder care
Nursing homes often become the only option when your parents get older and can no longer live on their own. The idea of putting them in an Arizona nursing home, though, may fill you with dread. It is no secret that these facilities have some issues, including problems with abuse
Elder-care shortcomings may be a serious issue for some seniors
Arizona may need more than 40,000 new direct-care workers to cover the increasing need for elder-care support. As reported by the Arizona Daily Star, home-care professionals note there has been insufficient planning for the wave of seniors who are beginning to require late-in-life care. In addition to health-care providers and public agencies,
Fiduciary Selection: Choose Wisely!
Fiduciary selection is one of the most important decisions you make in your estate plan, whether through a trust, will, or powers of attorney. A fiduciary is someone who acts on your behalf, particularly in the event of your incapacity or death. Many people seem to give it little thought,
How to know when a parent should stop driving
It can be difficult for both you and your elderly parent to have a discussion about giving up driving privileges. A driver’s license is an important symbol that represents independence and self-sufficiency. Therefore, the issue may be emotionally charged for your parent. What is important to remember when preparing to
How to talk to an aging parent about estate planning
As an adult child of an aging parent, you probably have a lot of things on your mind. As your parent gets older, you must grapple with the fact that he or she may pass away soon. With this reality at the forefront of your thoughts, you likely have some
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