On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 25, 2018 | Long-Term Care Planning
Many Georgia residents are beyond age 65 and are currently residing in nursing homes. Long-term care planning is of paramount importance to most senior citizens and their families. While many people consider Medicare a great asset that helps provide for the aging,...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 19, 2018 | Long-Term Care Planning
There may be families in Georgia who are currently discussing options regarding how best to care for and support their aging loved ones. Many adult children do all they can to help their elderly parents; however, some situations have progressed to the point where...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 18, 2018 | Blog
Caring for your aging parents is often complicated. Your parents may resent any attempts to curtail their rights or freedoms, such as restrictions on their ability to drive a vehicle. As an adult caring for adults, you have to carefully balance their realistic needs...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 10, 2018 | Blog, Long-Term Care Planning
Older adults can become increasingly dependent on others to meet their personal needs. But when it comes to financial planning, many of them overlook the steps that prevent common issues while helping them achieve a more secure financial future.Seniors can be at risk...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 10, 2018 | Long-Term Care Planning
In Georgia and many other states, many families have suffered the devastating effects of elder abuse. Protecting loved ones isn’t always possible as immediate family members often don’t realize their elderly relatives are in danger until it’s too...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 5, 2018 | Blog
Many Americans spend years accruing assets and building an estate. Typically, as they age, adults start to think about how those assets will support their loved ones, including children and grandchildren. Assets that represent a life’s work can be a source of...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 3, 2018 | Long-Term Care Planning
Many Georgia residents are adult children to aging parents and are doing their best to help their loved ones navigate their elder years. Certain issues may necessitate a temporary or permanent stay in a nursing home. Determining whether this option is most viable in a...