Signs that it may be time for a parent to enter a nursing home
It can be difficult for elderly people to move into a nursing home or other care facility. They may be very resistant to the idea. It is often up to their adult children to decide when it’s time to make this move. But that doesn’t mean that it’s easy for these...
How to recognize undue influence on elders
Undue influence refers to a situation in which an individual manipulates or pressures another person into making decisions that are not in their best interests. For Texas families, it can be particularly concerning to have older members, who may be more vulnerable to...
What documents should you take when meeting with an elder law attorney?
Financial and legal planning is essential to preparing for the later years of life in Texas. One important step in this process is meeting with an elder law attorney, who can provide guidance and advice on various issues related to aging and long-term care. Preserving...
How to recognize a Texas older family member’s diminished capacity
As people age, many find themselves isolated and living alone. Family members may live far away. Without a caring community around them, no one may notice that they are falling into a mental or physical decline. Unscrupulous predators may attempt to assume control of...
How to make paying for elder care possible
Medicare is the way that countless older Americans pay for a plethora of medical expenses: from doctor bills to medication copays. Bear in mind, though, that this type of coverage doesn't pay for all aspects of elder care. Texas seniors who live in assisted care...
Connections of long-term care and elder financial abuse
Elder financial abuse targets older adults as victims of a scam. When a parent is in long-term care such as a nursing home, no one is there to defend them against scams. The federal consumer financial protection bureau's guide prevents elder financial abuse with...
How a Medicaid trust can help secure long-term nursing care
Many middle-class Texas residents face a conundrum as they get older: they don't have enough money to pay for long-term care insurance, but they have too much income to qualify for Medicaid. How will they pay for long-term care expenses? One way to do it is to create...
Medicaid trusts for long-term care planning
Many Texas seniors may expect to need long-term care in the future. Nursing homes can be very expensive, ranging in price from $75,000 to $150,000 or more per year. Unlike other forms of primary medical care for seniors, Medicare does not provide coverage for...
Understanding your long-term care options
At some point in their lives, nearly everyone reaches a point where their age makes getting help both appreciated and necessary. When that time is approaching you, it’s important that you understand the different options you have. There are many and they offer...
How to choose the appropriate nursing home for a loved one
People in Texas cannot stop time and they will continue to grow older. As people do they may notice that their body does not quite work as well as it did when they are younger. They may notice that joints may ache more and they cannot move as quickly. They may also...
