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,...
Month: April 2018
Finding a long-term care facility that best fits an elder’s needs
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 it's...
Financial power of attorney documents can protect older adults
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...
How Financial Planning Supports the Long-Term Wellbeing of Older Adults
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...
Advocates seek government assistance in protecting loved ones
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 late and damage has...
Long-term care planning now can ensure you leave something behind
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 pride...
When should a nursing home option be considered?
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...
