Tips for talking to your parents about a nursing home
You may believe that it’s time for your parents to move into a nursing home. But do they agree? This can be a difficult conversation to have, as people are often resistant to change and may feel that they are losing their freedom. That said, it could be a health and...
Signs it may be time to consider a nursing home
It can be difficult to know when it’s time for elderly parents to move into a nursing home. And every family situation is unique. Family members have to consider factors like the type of care the person needs, the proximity of other family members and the cost. The...
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...