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Someday, your parents may no longer be able to take care of themselves;
therefore, you should know the following information:
- Rights of older Americans
- Organizations and government
agencies
- Nursing homes
- Nursing home alternatives
- How to pay for long-term
care
The growing population of aging Americans has, fortunately, generated a
growing number of individuals, institutions, and agencies dedicated to
informing older Americans and protecting
their rights and interests. Agencies
in every U.S. state provide information and services to older Americans.
Many attorneys now specialize the expanding area of Elderlaw;
click here
to locate an attorney in your area who handles the particular problems
of older Americans.
While most seniors lead active lives, Alzheimer's Disease and other
infirmities of age prevent some from living independently. When this occurs,
children may have to make the agonizing decision to place their parent in a nursing
home. State-licensed nursing homes provide constant care, but they are
expensive, may or may not provide the personal attention your parents need,
and may or may not be covered under Medicare or Medicaid. A lot depends on
the nursing
home you choose. Less strictly regulated - and less costly - nursing
home alternatives include:
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Assisted living facilities, in which residents
maintain their own fully furnished apartments but can eat with other residents
and have access to a range of activities and care options.
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Senior communities, or "congregate living
facilities," designed for older persons in good health.
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Group homes, independent private living in a house shared
by several senior citizens who split the cost of rent, housekeeping
services, utilities, and meals.
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Shared housing, which is offered by homeowners willing to
share their house with others, with provisions negotiated on a case-by-case
basis.
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Adult foster care, a family caring for and providing meals,
housekeeping and services for a dependent person in their home. Your local
social services department can tell you if adult foster care is available
in your area.
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Cost is likely to be a major issue in determining where, how, and how well
you can take care of your parent. Medicare
can help, and dozens of insurance companies now sell nursing
home insurance, also known as long-term
care insurance. But read the policies carefully before you buy. If your
parent has problems managing finances, you may wish to consult an
attorney who specializes in senior law to establish a conservatorship or
a guardianship.
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Community: Caring
for Aging Parents
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Termination
of mother's rights/adoption by step-sister
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Frieda Hawkins, April 09, 02:16 A.M. EST
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I
was not notified of hearing for Final Parenting Plan
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kay liles, April 05, 03:03 P.M. EST
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Property
(other than Home) settlement
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name
change of a minor
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Heather Baker, April 02, 09:53 P.M. EST
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Sorry
I got errors and didn't know they all posted
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james donovan, April 02, 04:29 P.M. EST
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My
brother is taking money from my 7 year old
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james donovan, April 02, 04:27 P.M. EST
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My
brother stealing from my daughter
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james donovan, April 02, 04:24 P.M. EST
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HELP!
My brother is stealing from my 7 year old daughter
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james donovan, April 02, 04:16 P.M. EST
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My
brother is using JTWROS to steal from my 7 year old daughter
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james donovan, April 02, 04:15 P.M. EST
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Nursing homes can be expensive,
with costs sometimes running upwards of $70,000 per year.
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