It is not unusual for people to begin thinking about everything they will do with their free time once they retire. While it is fun to think about the hobbies they will pick up, where they will travel or the other ways in which they will use their retirement funds, it...
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Advance directives may prevent guesswork relating to health care
Though any Georgia resident of any age could experience health issues, it is more likely for elderly loved ones to have a higher risk of serious health concerns. In some cases, those concerns could be so severe that the person cannot express his or her wishes for care...
4 factors to consider when choosing a health care agent
Medical decisions are not always easy to make. Even when trying to make those decisions for oneself, it can take a lot of thought, gathering of information and input from doctors before making a choice that a person feels comfortable with. As a result, most people can...
What information is necessary for elder care planning?
Many Georgia residents do not think about how they want someone to care for them in their elderly years until they reach retirement age or beyond. As a result, it often falls to the adult children to ensure that their parents have their affairs in order so that the...
Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis may present need for planning
As people in Georgia and across the country age, it is common to have some memory slip-ups now and then. Many people lose their train of thought or misplace their keys, and typically, it is not any cause for concern. However, some older people may have memory problems...
Tips for coping with the very real phenomenon of caregiver stress
Caregivers are naturally selfless. There are more than 16 million Americans providing unpaid care for a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. In one year alone, these individuals put in 18.5 billion hours of care. It can be a rewarding...
Powers of attorney may not deal with Medicare
There are numerous legal tools to help individuals, especially seniors, who cannot make healthcare and business decisions on their own. A power of attorney is an important document that allows an authorized agent to deal with these matters. But care planning should...
Some tips when it comes to choosing a nursing home
As our parents age, there are a lot of matters that must be taken into consideration. Perhaps chief amongst them are their health, safety, and overall wellbeing. This can be challenging, especially when your parents get to a point where they are struggling to care for...
What are the duties of a health care agent?
It is difficult for people to plan for absolutely everything in Georgia. There are some things that are completely unexpected. People may know that certain things are possibilities, but people don’t plan for them on a daily basis. For instance, people do not plan to...
Choosing your healthcare agent
Choosing a healthcare agent is one of the most important estate planning decisions that you can make. As you consider your options, it’s important that you have a good understanding of what a healthcare agent does and what you should be looking for when choosing one....
