It's not always easy to plan for the future, especially when it comes to making decisions that involve future medical needs. Georgia readers know there are certain steps they can take to maintain control over what happens to their estate after they pass away, but...
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Retirement planning should include care planning as well
It's not always easy to make long-term plans. The future is unpredictable, and it can be complicated to plan for various different types of contingencies and scenarios. As part of retirement planning, a person would be wise to also include care planning as part of...
Man sentenced in elder abuse case
Most people here in Georgia recognize how important it is to create a will to ensure that their final wishes are honored. However, many are unaware that a will is just one part of a complete estate plan. Estate planning can include a living will, directives for...
Care planning: AARP advocates legal measures to protect elders
As the population ages, more and more families will want to consider how to care for the older adults in their lives. Some may have concerns that older adults will not be properly protected by any professional caregivers that are entrusted with the task. Nursing home...
There are options for long term care planning
Planning for the future is an important part of life for all adults, especially those who are nearing or in retirement age. While few men and women in Georgia want to consider their long term care planning needs, taking a proactive approach can make a big difference...
Protect against elder abuse during family care planning
Elder abuse is something that Georgia families should discuss when thinking about long-term care needs for aging loved ones. While elder abuse is not incredibly common, it occurs more often than many people think. In fact, according to a recent report, state-based...
“Elder orphans” have unique set of care planning needs
For many Georgia residents, a spouse and children are simply not part of their daily lives. Regardless of whether that fact is through circumstance or choice, the reality is that living the single life can pose a challenge once an individual moves into retirement and...
Veterans need specialized long term care planning
For Georgia residents who served in the military, planning for the future can be a complicated matter. Understanding the full scope of VA benefits is never easy, and navigating the process of applying for and receiving long term care is no exception. The best way to...
Now’s the time to begin discussing care planning
Few families relish the thought of sitting down to begin discussing how to assist loved ones as they age. That's one reason why so many Georgia families fail to put long-term elder care planning into place. Unfortunately, failing to address this need can lead to...
Little physician oversight on home care planning
For individuals who require in-home care, depending on a strong system of physician oversight may not be the best way to ensure a positive outcome. According to data collected by Johns Hopkins University, many physicians who are tasked with reviewing home health care...