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What information is necessary for elder care planning?

On Behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Feb 26, 2021 | 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

On Behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Oct 8, 2020 | Care 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

On Behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Aug 18, 2020 | Care Planning

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

On Behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Aug 5, 2020 | Care Planning

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

On Behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Jul 8, 2020 | Care Planning

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?

On Behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Jun 25, 2020 | Care Planning, Estate planning

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

On Behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Jun 24, 2020 | Care Planning

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....

How to seek guardianship and/or conservatorship over a loved one

On Behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Jun 1, 2020 | Care Planning

Those in the Atlanta Metro area who are concerned about an adult loved one’s mental capacity naturally want to make sure their loved one receives the care they need. This may be the case if they have an adult special needs child, or if they have an elderly parent who...

Consider a special needs trust for a child with Down syndrome

On Behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | May 28, 2020 | Care Planning

Each year, roughly 6,000 babies in the United States are born with Down syndrome. It is the most common chromosomal disorder today. Yet, if you are the parent of a child with Down syndrome, you know that each one of these babies is a unique individual with different...

Individual Rights in the Face of Nursing Home Abuse

On Behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Mar 30, 2020 | Care Planning

Independence is a path that many Georgia residents plan to follow as they move into their retirement years. After decades of saving and planning, they may reach the point in their lives where they are able to stop working and to focus on their families, their...

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