It is no secret that leaving an independent living environment behind typically prompts numerous changes and challenges in the lives of Georgia elders. A senior may enter a nursing home by his or her own choice, or alongside a lot of prodding and convincing from adult children and others. It is critical for elders to know where to seek guidance and support as they adapt to full-time nursing care. Physical or mental Read More

Most adult children in Georgia and beyond are willing to provide whatever support they can for their aging parents. What the “big picture” of this support might look like is unique in every household. For some, it means stopping by once a week to mow the lawn, drive mom or dad to his or her eye doctor appointment, or make a run to the grocery store. For others, however, much more daily living support is needed; in Read More

Medical decisions have a way of being intimidating, especially if you have to make them on behalf of your family members or loved ones without their direct input. You may get left trying to guess what you think someone would want in a specific situation. Even if you previously talked about it with them, you may not fully recall the conversation or their wishes could have changed since then. Being in a situation where Read More

When you were growing up, your parents likely made personal sacrifices in order to provide for your best interests. Perhaps they went without luxuries or vacations so that they could pay for braces you needed for your teeth or send you to sports camp every summer. Now, you’re older and so are they, and you want to help them transition to a Georgia assisted living center while making sure their best interests are Read More

One of the easiest mistakes for people to make regarding an estate plan for a last will is to assume that once they initially complete the process of creating one, they won’t have to worry about it anymore. While it is true that creating an estate plan or last will provides you with peace of mind and your loved ones with security and guidance about your wishes in the event that something happens to you, the guidance Read More

In Georgia and elsewhere, nursing home living is typically quite expensive. However, it is not uncommon for older people to need daily living assistance for any number of reasons. That is why it is always a good idea to think about asset protection and to plan for the possibility of needing funds to pay for nursing home living at some point in life. Many elders in this state and beyond choose to purchase long-term Read More

Many Georgia residents are senior citizens. Getting older often presents many cognitive, physical and financial challenges. Adult children and their aging parents can take comfort in knowing that they can tap into local support resources as needed to address long-term care issues that may arise. It is common for elders to transition to assisted living residences when they are no longer able to independently function Read More

There may come a time in any Georgia resident’s life when he or she is unable to function independently on a daily basis. This type of situation may be prompted by an injury, a medical treatment such as surgery, or a natural decline in physical or mental health capacity due to the normal aging process. Long-term care planning can help meet health and personal care needs for as long as necessary in a particular Read More

No one wants to consider the possibility that he or she might one day become incapacitated. Many Georgia residents will find themselves in need of assisted-living care this year. Adult children and other patient advocates will likely try their best to help their loved ones or clients develop elder law plans that protect their financial interests and provide for their medical health, as well. An advance care directive Read More

Long-term care issues can be complex. Many adult children in Georgia are currently trying to help their aging parents execute estate plans prior to transitioning to assisted-living residences. For many elders, forming a trust will be an integral part of their plans. There are various types of trusts and it pays to do a bit of research before determining which option best fits a particular person’s needs. When assets Read More