Year over year the cost of getting long-term care support continues to rise. Many people do not anticipate needing this form of support in their retirement or later years, and it can cause significant disruptions to their savings or income streams in place. Assisted living costs saw a 6.15% increase in just the last year…. Read More »
Posts Categorized: Elder Law
The Difference Between Pre-Planning and Crisis Planning for Medicaid
Without outside support, it would be difficult or impossible for most people to afford paying for a nursing home out of pocket. Some people mistakenly think Medicare will pick up the bill and others are hoping that Medicaid benefits will kick in quickly. The truth is that you have options to plan well in advance… Read More »
What Makes Elder Law Different?
If you are concerned with the financial or health welfare of an older adult in your life or are interested in protecting this for yourself, you may need the services of an elder law attorney. Elder law is a focused area of the law that is specifically related to the legal needs of older adults…. Read More »
What Three Factors Make the Elderly Most Exposed to Financial Exploitation?
Unfortunately, far too many elderly people are exposed to financial exploitation every year. This problem is likely to get worse, which is why the government and family members are increasingly concerned about the possibility of exploitation. There are three primary sets of factors that work that make elderly more likely to be associated with financial… Read More »
Money Management Issues Associated with Alzheimer’s
While the condition of Alzheimer’s might take a different path for each person who is diagnosed with it, as a loved one of someone who is suffering, you should be prepared to know what to expect. As a Massachusetts elder lawyer can tell you, there’s a lot to think about when a family member’s cognitive… Read More »
What Are ADLs & What Do They Have to Do with Long Term Care?
If you or a loved one is in the process of attempting to qualify for long term care support in Massachusetts, there will be several different terms with which you’ll need to become familiar. One of these is ADLs. ADLs refer to activities of daily living and the evaluation of these ADLs can help you… Read More »
O’Connell Law LLC Named a 2020 Law Firm 500 Honoree
For Fastest Growing Law Firms in the U.S. Over the past 10-years, our team at O’Connell Law, has been dedicated to providing excellence in customer service resulting in many happy clients. In doing so, our commitment and focus has taken us on a fabulous journey of growth – both personally and for our business. We… Read More »
How an Elder Law Attorney Can Help You Navigate Home Health Care
Home health care is a significant issue now and is expected to be well into the future. Every day, 10,000 Americans turn age 65 and the pace for health care related jobs is growing at a significant rate, expected to increase by up to 18% through 2026. Understanding the labyrinth of health care options and… Read More »
What Are the Three Stages of Dementia?
A dementia diagnosis might look different from one person to another, including the progression to various stages. There are three primary stages of Alzheimer’s and this is important for you as a family member to recognize the early signs and symptoms and to understand the value of incorporating appropriate estate planning when you can. The… Read More »
What Most People Misunderstand About Younger Individuals with Dementia
Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s and dementia related conditions can affect people of any age. Although they are certainly more common with older people, there are indications from recent studies that there are thousands of people who have early onset dementia at any point in time. Early onset dementia refers to the symptoms of dementia that occur prior… Read More »