If your loved one suffers from dementia or another condition, he or she might need help with completing daily tasks. Many seniors benefit from receiving custodial care. Here is some information from Elder Care Direction about custodial care and what you might expect. What is custodial care? Non-medical people provide custodial care. These professionals assist…
It is commendable if you want to help to care for your loved one. However, if you serve as a caregiver, it is important for you to understand how doing so might affect your own well-being. Some people who care for their loved ones experience caregiver role strain. At Elder Care Direction, we can help…
Many people confuse hospice and palliative care since they both focus on giving comfort to people who have serious illnesses that limit their lives. It is important for you to understand how these types of care differ, however. At Elder Care Direction, we can help families understand palliative care and hospice so that they can…
Many people will find themselves filling caregiver roles for their loved ones at some point in their lives. Whether you become a caregiver gradually or unexpectedly, you might find that you have become the primary caregiver of your loved one. The professionals at Elder Care Direction are here to help you to understand your role…
If you establish an estate plan, you may feel confident that your wishes will be followed during your life and after you pass way when it comes to your assets. While most people think that wills are the cornerstone of their estate plans, they can be contested and may have to go through the probate…
Some people with large estates may be subject to federal or state estate taxes. While the federal estate tax exemption was substantially raised under the Tax Reform and Jobs Act, several states also have their own estate taxes with exemptions that are substantially lower. Some people do not realize that proceeds from their life insurance…
In most cases, challenging a will is difficult. An estimated 99% of wills go through the probate process without any challenges. The courts view wills as the testators’ voices, who are the people who wrote the wills. Since the testators are no longer able to speak about what he or she wants, the courts adhere…
If your elderly parent is unable to care for herself or himself, the court might appoint someone to serve as a guardian or conservator for him or her. The person who is appointed to serve as a guardian or conservator will have specific responsibilities and duties that he or she will owe to your loved…
If you are an older adult or are the child of an aging parent, you might have come across the acronym LTC. This acronym stands for long-term care, which are the programs and services that are available to help elderly adults with completing the basic activities of daily life. Some activities become more difficult as…
People who live in nursing homes have legal rights. The rights of nursing home residents include the right to receive care that meets specific standards, to be informed about financial assistance sources that may be available to them, to be involved in decisions about their treatment, and other rights that affect their daily life in…