The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Michigan is still accepting registrations for their upcoming Early Stage Social Club. The Early Stage Social Club is a 4 week module that allows individuals in the early stages of dementia to get together with others and share in interactive activities together. Activities in the past have included yoga, a…
Category Archives: Caregivers
Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Story
Alzheimer’s patient’s caregiver tells her story of reaching out and seeking help
Celebrating National Caregivers Month
“Across our country, millions of family members, neighbors, and friends provide care and support for their loved ones during times of need. With profound compassion and selflessness, these caregivers sustain American men, women, and children at their most vulnerable moments, and through their devoted acts, they exemplify the best of the American spirit.”
The Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Michian elder law attorney gives tips to Alzheimer’s caregivers.
Plan Eases Pressures Put on Wounded Veterans’ Caregivers
Michigan Elder Law and Veterans Benefits Lawyer‘s Thoughts: Typically, as a VA accredited attorney in Michigan, I am helping seniors and veterans over the 65 with their non-service connected pension and I don’t handle service connected claims, but this story was to good not to share. Read the full story here: Veterans Benefits and Caregivers….
Choosing Home Care Services That Meet Your Needs
Making the decision to hire a home care service to provide care for your loved one is an important decision and can, at the same time, be very difficult. If an illness or recovery from surgery requires nursing care or physical therapy, a physician may order skilled home care services that provide both skilled providers and…
Troy, MI Oakland County Caregiver Support Group
I will be speaking at a Troy, Michigan, Oakland County caregiver support group for individuals who are caregivers for their loved ones and seniors. I’ll be sharing legal tips, tricks, and concerns for caregivers, including when to use a personal care contract, how to apply for VA benefits and why you should be concerned about…
Working with Michigan Elder Parents in Planning Financially for their Long-Term Care
You may be taking care of elderly parents now or looking at that possibility in the near future. According to a report from USATODAY/ABCNews/Gallup Poll, 41% of baby boomers are helping take care of elderly parents by providing personal help or financial assistance or both. If financial planning and long term care planning have not…
Insurance Unlikely to Pay for Family Home Care for Seniors
Nobody likes to cared for by strangers, yet, many long-term care insurers often take a dim view of home care provided by family members according to a recent article on NPR entitled Insurers Unlikely to Pay for Family Care of The Elderly. Your typical long-term care insurance policy will pay a set dollar amount, daily,…
Home Care Might Be Cheaper, But Some States Still Fear It
For many states, including Michigan and Oakland county, it’s the big unanswered question about expanding opportunities for elderly and disabled people to get their long-term care at home, that being “how much will this costs?” NPR has a great article on this topic, entitled Home Care Might Be Cheaper, But States Still Fear it. Advocates…