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...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 23, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning
As people age and their friends and family pass away, they face the prospect of spending much more time alone. This certainly is not the case with all seniors; However, for many seniors avoiding loneliness is a struggle. The following information presents strategies...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | May 20, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning
Choosing a nursing home for a parent is a challenging task. There is a lot of information you should know about these homes, and getting the information you need to know is harder than you might expect. The right information can make the difference in choosing a home...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning
Your recently retired mother and father do not need nursing home care, but they do have health conditions that dig into their retirement and personal savings. Have you all talked about how to reduce these costs without sacrificing the quality of care your parents...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning
While you acknowledge the private nature of planning long-term care, you may feel concerned that your parents in Georgia are unable to see the value of developing such a plan. Out of genuine concern for their well-being and with a desire to provide for their needs as...
