by Amanda Spence | Oct 11, 2024 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources
From the 1800s through the 1950s, it was standard practice for doctors to make house calls. Sadly that practice has fallen by the wayside and patients are generally expected to show up at the doctor’s office or a hospital if they need medical care. Likewise, the...
by Amanda Spence | Oct 4, 2024 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources
Many people assume that they don’t need the services of an Elder Law Attorney because they are not elderly. While Elder Law attorneys assist clients with issues that are often faced by senior citizens, the practice of Elder Law is not limited to just older clients....
by Amanda Spence | Sep 24, 2024 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Medicaid
Many people with Alzheimer’s or dementia end up moving into assisted living facilities. These people may be fairly healthy medically, but because of their dementia they need assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, and remembering to take...
by Amanda Spence | Sep 13, 2024 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Medicaid
If a family member suffers a sudden health event, such as a stroke, or a parent with dementia has gradually lost the ability to live on their own, you may be faced with trying to find a nursing home or assisted living facility for them. When you realize that your...
by Amanda Spence | Sep 11, 2024 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources
Getting a driver’s license is a momentous event for a teenager, and most people treasure the independence that being able to drive allows them. Unfortunately, as we age, our ability to drive safely can sometimes become compromised by medical conditions, like dementia...
by Amanda Spence | May 1, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources
We all would prefer to live in our own home or apartment, rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Unfortunately, if a senior does not have family living in the area who can check in on them or help with transportation to doctors’ appointments...
