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Care considerations for older adults with dementia

On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Nov 30, 2018 | Special Needs Trusts

In many ways, growing old is the physiological opposite of growing up as a child. Children rapidly become taller as they approach adolescence. Older adults may experience compacting of the spine and joint issues that lead them to shrink in height over time. Children...

Attention Georgia elders: Avoid these estate planning pitfalls

On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Nov 25, 2018 | Trusts

Georgia elders often have a lot on their minds as they transition to assisted living care or make plans to organize the legal documents that will provide for their heirs and beneficiaries once they themselves have died. While some people try to avoid discussions about...

Assisted living issues that may apply to your situation

On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Nov 19, 2018 | Long-Term Care Planning

Many Georgia elders are currently living with degenerative or acute adverse health conditions that make it impossible for them to function independently throughout the day. They may need help performing personal hygiene tasks or, perhaps, with cooking, cleaning or...

When can doctors ignore a health care directive?

On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Nov 15, 2018 | Estate Planning

Your health care directive will clearly state the wishes you have for your medical care in the even that you become incapacitated. In the majority of cases, medical providers and doctors must follow the terms you have laid out in this legal document. Doctors must also...

A parent is forgetful: Does that mean mental illness is present?

On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Nov 13, 2018 | Guardianships & Conservatorships

Many Georgia residents are adult children of aging parents. While some are helping their loved ones with long-term care planning issues, others are doing their best to help their mothers or fathers transition to assisted-living facilities. There are also many adult...

Where to seek support for long-term care planning issues

On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Nov 8, 2018 | Long-Term Care Planning

Older Georgia residents may currently be facing complicated issues regarding Medicaid, annuities, insurance issues or other elder law problems. When long-term care planning problems arise, elders and adult children who may be trying to help can feel overwhelmed and...

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