Are you, your parent, or a family member struggling to meet the needs of an elderly loved one during a chronic illness or disability? If you see one of these signs of distress, the family may benefit from the services of a Life Care Planning Attorney:
1. The primary caregiver is suffering from burnout, ill health frustration, guilt or confusion.
2. Family members are confused about care options, what to do next or where to get help.
3. The elder was recently diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or other chronic condition.
4. The elder is ill or disabled, with adult children who live out of town.
5. The elder has experienced a catastrophic event such as a fall, medication mistake, or accident.
6. Family members have discovered the elder wandering, malnourished, dehydrated or unable to provide for self-care.
7. The elder suffered a medical event such as a stroke or heart attack.
8. Elders are expressing worries about paying for long-term care in the future.
9. Children are voicing concerns about a parent’s debilitating diagnosis.
10. The elder is hospitalized and the family has been told that returning home is not an option.
A Life Care Plan describes how our team will meet the elder’s medical, long-term care, legal and emotional needs during long-term illness or incapacity. Life Care Planning offers elder law, specialized estate planning and asset protection, Medi-Cal and VA benefit planning to help pay for care, advocacy and guidance as well as other legal services for the aging and chronically ill.
For more information about Life Care Planning, please visit call 661-287-3260, or visit www.JaneMcNamara.com, or www.VAbenefits4senior.com.