Maintaining a sense of independence is so important for the elder community. The sad truth is, many seniors, and those who love and care for them, do not know about the many services that are available to them. One non-profit, national organization is the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). PACE promotes...
Caregiver Agreements in Current Events
The New York Times published an article earlier this month featuring an artist who acted as the primary caregiver for her developmentally disabled sister. After their mother quickly and unexpectedly passed due to pancreatic cancer, Beverly McIver began to look after and live with her older sister. This story is...
Quiz: Can my loved one stay at home alone safely?
Though it can be emotionally difficult, it is important to assess whether your aging parent has reached a point where they are not safe to be home alone. A Geriatric Care Manager can make this process easier for you and may provide a variety of solutions to keep your loved one independent...
What does the MUPC mean for you?
Massachusetts finally has an entirely new set of probate laws after twenty years of debate. The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) was signed into law on January 15, 2009, and is intended to bring significant changes to the probate process and important reforms to probate procedure. The MUPC was supposed to go...
1 Simple Act that Will Improve Your Life
Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays; not only is it a day off from work to feast but we are surrounded by family. The house is cozy with delicious smells, conversations, and laughter-- and everyone is simply enjoying where they are and who they are with. Thanksgiving is the holiday that...
When Long-Term Care Becomes End-of-Life Care
Because we work in both Estate Planning and Elder Law, we often encourage our clients to contemplate possibilities about the end of their life. These conversations are not always enjoyable, but are an essential part of the planning process, and can help create a clear path for your loved ones to follow when...
Inpatient or Outpatient? An Important Distinction for Medicare Recipients
Q: Is a Hospital Stay really a Hospital Stay?
A: Not necessarily, if you are a Medicare recipient.
If you are on Medicare and have to stay in a hospital overnight or longer, you might want to be aware of what status the hospital has on...
Estate Planning for the Seasons
Labor Day has already passed, and whether we like it or not, we are reminded of Fall. Sweaters, Pumpkin flavored goodies, leaves changing, and of course, winter. In Fall, the world around us is changing-- it starts to harden, to yawn with brilliant crimsons and golds, and then turns over to sleep...
Long-Term Care in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has a lengthy history of supporting the long-term care needs of elders and people with disabilities across the lifespan. The Patrick Administration’s long-term care policy is community first, an approach that emphasizes maximizing independence in home and community settings while assuring access to needed institutional care. This fact sheet provides a...