What is advance care planning? Why is it important? Why do so many people resist it? Life Care Planning Law Firms are there to help when it’s time to have "The Talk.”
The statistics are sobering. Two-thirds of American adults haven't completed an advance directive, a legal document that outlines a person's wishes if they become incapacitated and can't make their own health care decisions, particularly near the end of life.
How does a lawyer with a commercial law background end up practicing this unique specialty of elder law? Marsha Goodman, a Certified Elder Law Attorney in Arizona, describes the road she took to Life Care Planning.
What are elder care coordinators? Why do they work for a law firm? This article explains the unique role of an elder care coordinator in a Life Care Planning Law Firm.
When families visit a Life Care Planning Law Firm, they’re often surprised to learn that the staff includes non-legal professionals. One of the most important non-legal roles belongs to elder care coordinators, the compassionate professionals who serve as a family’s guide during the long-term care journey.
What are wait lists? How do they work? Why are they so confounding? This article explains why having the kind of help that you'll get from a Life Care Planning Law Firm is doubly important in a wait list situation.
Your elderly mother needs nursing home care. You choose a facility and submit an application only to discover that that she’s been put on a wait list. How can this be?
If you call a Life Care Planning Law Firm to schedule an appointment, what happens next? Step behind the curtain and find out.
Not all opioid users are young. Abuse of these powerful drugs has skyrocketed among the elderly. How big is this problem? How do Life Care Planning Law Firms support families facing this issue?
When you think about an opioid addict, who comes to mind? Would you be surprised to know that more and more opioid addicts are senior citizens? Older Americans are using narcotic pain pills in surprisingly high numbers.
What can seniors do to stay healthy? Medicare's Annual Wellness Visit is a great place to start.
With so many long-term care housing options available, how do you choose what's right for your loved one? That's where a Life Care Planning Law Firm can make all the difference.
When your parents reach a point where you’re concerned about their health and safety, where should they live?
How can you enjoy the holidays without losing your mind--even if your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer's disease? Life Care Planning Law Firms have plenty of experience in this area. Try these tips to thrive during the most joyous time of the year.
What happens in a Life Care Planning Law Firm that makes it possible for clients to feel such relief? Learn more about the focused interactions between attorneys, care coordinators, public benefits specialists, and others that bring peace of mind to so many.
