On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Dec 28, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning
Long-term care planning may serve as a means for you to choose a residential facility or care center if and when you require an assisted living arrangement. As noted by U.S. News and World Report, a long-term care plan may include instructions regarding your custodial...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Dec 8, 2020 | Elder Law, Long-Term Care Planning
No one wants to leave their home behind. It is a familiar and cherished place where they made memories with their loved ones. This is why it is understandable that your aging parents may strongly oppose transitioning into an assisted living facility or nursing home....
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Nov 11, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning
Some parents insist on going into assisted living as soon as possible. They may have taken care of a parent or other ailing family member and refuse to pass that responsibility on to you. Other parents may feel an aversion to the thought of going into nursing homes...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Oct 13, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning
When the time comes that you need to leave your home and live in a facility, it is a good idea that you have a plan in place. Being able to choose your own nursing home gives you control over the situation and enables you to ensure no matter what that your wishes are...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 29, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning
As people in Georgia progress towards their later years, the issue of where they will get the benefits they currently earn through their employment inevitably arises. Chief among these benefits is healthcare, and the fear of not having adequate healthcare coverage may...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 22, 2020 | Elder Law, Long-Term Care Planning
As you or your parents grow older, you will likely need increased care in order to maintain a healthy and happy life. While many people receive their care from a nursing home, Medicaid offers an option that allows some elderly people to remain in the comfort of their...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 21, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 1.7 million licensed nursing home beds in the U.S. as of 2016. The people occupying these beds expect the care provided to them to be the highest quality possible, to prevent injuries, disease,...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 2, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning
Finding the right home for your loved one can be an intimidating task. Questions of cost and location alone are enough to add to your stress. Perhaps the most vital of all elements to consider is the quality of the facility you are checking out. Between factors like...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Aug 28, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning
Looking at care options for your parents is rarely an easy task, but affording what they need can be even harder. Medicaid could offer help, but will they have to sacrifice everything to meet asset limits? A private room at a care facility in Gainesville can cost over...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 29, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning
Americans are living longer than ever, and this means that more careful planning must go into our golden years. Long-term care can be extremely expensive, and many are wondering how to work this into their financial planning. Some people believe that Medicare will...
