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Elder care costs can be very expensive. Living in a nursing home or obtaining in-home nursing support can cost thousands of dollars every month. Even individuals who saved aggressively for retirement may not be able to afford those costs using just their personal...
Although you wanted to help your parents or other aging family member stay at home as long as possible in their golden years, you realize that you have reached your limits. If you are not in a position to provide their support, you may have no choice but to look into...
You love your parents, and you want to support their goals for the future – just as they once supported yours. You’re worried, however, that your parents are being unrealistic about their plans to “age in place” and remain in the family home. Can they afford it? Even...
Regardless of how independent someone has been historically, they may start to depend on family get members or caregiving professionals as they grow older. Older adults are at increased risk of falling and getting hurt. They can be more susceptible to certain kinds of...
It was just another business-as-usual day when you got the call. An older family member had been injured in an accident/gotten a dire diagnosis/been found wandering lost. Whichever scenario tracks closest to your own circumstances, you surely can relate to the trauma...
The thought of having your parents in a nursing care home has probably never crossed your mind. However, a time comes when it's the most prudent thing to do, given that it can be impossible to offer full-time care at home. Your aging parent will spend a considerable...
What Do You Need To Know? The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes upcoming changes to its social security program every October that take effect on January 1 of the next year. These changes can make a difference in how you plan for or live during your...
This November is National Family Caregiver Support Month. Even if you are not a family caregiver, you probably know someone who is. Millions of Americans are willing to provide varying support levels to older relatives and even friends. Support can take on many forms,...
Family Caregiving. There are new challenges to meet for family systems with loved ones who are most vulnerable to the coronavirus yet still require caregiving. Family caregivers that use to aid their family directly, now find themselves learning how to be...
Caring for your loved ones is very important. At Dafoe Law, we provide not just legal documents but assistance from an Elder Care Coordinator. The Elder Care Coordinator can help families with the organizing and arranging of care, which can help take the pressure off...