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,…
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…
Caregiving for an elderly family member can be complicated, confusing, emotional, and overwhelming, especially if its your first time. There is a recent article in Woman’s Day, that addresses some common mistakes caregivers make. This first mistake would be not asking for help. Reaching out to family members, churches, and friends can really make a…
The holidays can be a great time of year for family, with the spirit of giving. However, as many of us have a concept of what the perfect holiday gather is, what happens never goes as we expect, especially if you are the caregiver for a loved one. As a Michigan elder law attorney, writing…
The holidays are always a wonderful time of year for family gatherings, reflection on what we have and the spirit of giving. The television is packed with specials showing relationships and families coming together for the holidays. But the holidays can also be a time of stress and sadness for those who are caring for…
There are many decisions to be made when imminent death is approaching for a loved one. Questions regarding what type of care, medical assistance and even physical location for their last days confront us. If care at home has been given, should loved ones be moved to a facility or remain at home? If in…
The month of November has been declared Long Term Care Awareness Month by the American Association of Long Term Care Insurance. On a related note, November is National Family Caregiver’s Month. But once care giving services are needed, it is probably too late to purchase long term care insurance. This insurance is one of the most…
There are ongoing fears that seniors and the elderly are regularly being abused by home care staff. There are many reports of inappropriate restraints-either physically or through prescriptions drugs- according to allegations that have prompted a review by the equality and human rights commission. You can read more at the Mail Online: Elderly people are…