Serving the Cleveland Area since 1994
Serving the Cleveland Area since 1994
Your elderly mother has agreed that it is time for her to transition to assisted living. She is interested in a certain facility and you are going to take her to visit the property. Make sure you ask about the safety and emergency plans in place. Preparing for natural...
The concept of "aging in place" has gained popularity among seniors who need help with everyday activities, but want to stay in their own homes. If this describes your loved one, you may have questions about how the arrangement will work. Review these considerations...
When living alone becomes dangerous for an aging parent, you may begin considering whether it might be time to move your mother or father into an assisted living facility or nursing home. You may find, though, that your parent resists leaving his or her home, at which...
It doesn’t take much in the way of assets or income for a person to be ineligible for Medicaid assistance. Strict income caps can put people in a difficult position. Do you “spend down” or burn through the bulk of your assets to get the medical assistance you need? Do...
If you have a big family, you may run into trouble with your will. Though you may have a loving relationship with each of your heirs, they may have issues with each other. Sibling rivalry is all too common in American families. Often, this internal strife spills over...
When one spouse needs long-term care, the spouse who stays home faces many worries and challenges. The spouse at home, sometimes called the community spouse, not only loses a loving companion, but also faces a host of health and financial concerns. This is especially...
Discussions surrounding long-term care planning can be difficult. No one wants to think about the toll that the passage of time can have on one’s mind and body. However, it’s better to have these conversations now than scrambling for long-term care help at the moment...
If your senior loved one needs practical support or medical care, you may wonder whether a nursing home is the best choice for your family member. However, you should also be aware of other options that allow aging adults to maintain independence while receiving the...
For most people, there comes a time when they have to begin taking care of their parents. For some, this may just mean looking out for them by buying them groceries and assisting them with managing their medications. For others, it means living with them and taking...
All your life, you count on your parents to guide you, but at some point, the tides may turn, making it your responsibility to instead help guide your parents. Watching a parent age is often difficult, and you may find it particularly troublesome if your parent’s...
