Our next series is The Beacon in the Storm. Managing the care of a loved one is a difficult and perilous journey, often the way is obscured by misinformation or blocked by bad decisions. Just as the Beacon on the shore guides ships in a storm, the Delaware Elder Law Center leads the way to Long-Term […]
Families are sometimes tempted to go it alone when applying for Long-Term Care Medicaid. “Lawyers are just going to overcharge to help us.” “How hard could it be?” they wonder. Trying to navigate the Long-Term Care Medicaid process alone is akin to climbing Mt. Everest with no guide. The icy crevasses along the route are littered with […]
When a loved one needs long-term care, families often reach out to community resources for guidance with applying for Long-Term Care Medicaid. Inevitably most are told that they have too much income or assets to qualify. “You have to spend down the excess and then apply for Long-Term Care Medicaid” they are counseled. If the […]
Managing the care of a loved one is a journey fraught with peril. The route taken inevitably leads past the Sirenum Scopuli, a cluster of three menacing Islands off the coast of Capri. The sirens of Greek Mythology are said to dwell along their shores. As caregivers sail past, the Sirens emerge from the shadows, […]
One of the biggest barriers to Estate and Long-Term Care planning is guilt over not addressing these important issues earlier. This is the should’ve, could’ve, would’ve syndrome. We all procrastinate because we are human beings. Let it go. If you are reading this, you are just in time. In the words of Author Ashe, “Start […]
Predicting when someone will become dependent on others for assistance with activities of daily living is no more accurate than predicting the weather. The “watch” vs “warning” prediction model for the weather is useful, however, in the long-term care context. A “watch” is issued when a family begins to notice mild changes in a loved […]
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A doctor’s finding that your loved one requires 24/7 care feels like sailing through murky, shallow waters. The first challenge is having to accept that skilled nursing probably is the only realistic choice for providing the care that is needed. The second is how to pay for such care on a long-term basis. The time […]
At its extreme, dementia can cause the patient to say and do things that were once unimaginable for that person. When the patient threatens violence (“I’m going to kill you”) or becomes violent (“assault”), the family has to take action. It’s one of those things that is easy to say. The hard part is doing […]
Over the years we have had many cases where a person’s spouse becomes the primary caregiver for their in-law. This arrangement arises for any number of reasons: women are natural caregivers, to avoid having to pay home health aides, or freeing the adult child to continue to work. This Caregiver arrangement works as a temporary […]
Our next series is The Day of Reckoning. Do you have a plan in place for you or your loved ones in the event of an emergency or disability? This series talks about getting plans in place early in order to avoid the crisis and panic that comes with the unforeseen. https://delawareelderlawcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/intro-day-of-reckoning.mp4
The Delaware Elder Law Center helps families navigate through the challenge of providing care for a disabled loved one. We help them find the needed care support, create a fund of money to pay for it through Long-Term Care Medicaid, and protect their loved one’s assets. Our goal is to have a plan in place […]
One of the most difficult family decisions is whether to have a parent’s driving privileges revoked. Many different factors raise the issue: multiple accidents, age, dementia, and failing health. When the time comes, please keep in mind what driving means to a person. It boils down to freedom, independence, and control. We all want and […]