Although caregiving has a big impact on work and life, most caregivers are also feeling financially burdened. Almost one-quarter of households in the United States contain a caregiver, and most of those households provide care for someone who is age 50 or older. Most caregivers are financially burdened by their caregiving duties. Caregivers with more caregiving responsibilities and those who did not feel they had a choice in becoming a caregiver reported greater financial hardship. While caregiving creates a financial burden, caregiving has a big impact on work and life. Caregivers provide care an average of 21 hours per week….
A big thanks to Sue Paul for talking about Senior Driving. Plus the update for the Dementia Park in Frederick, Maryland. If you would like a copy of our Driving Brochure please email our office at info@davidwingate.com
About 25 million Americans who are aging in place rely on help from other people and devices such as canes, raised toilets or shower seats to perform essential daily activities, according to a new study documenting how older adults adapt to their changing physical abilities. But a substantial number don’t get adequate assistance. Source/more: Kaiser Health News For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David…
What is hospice care? Hospice care is a special way of caring for individuals in the last stages of terminal illness and their families. Hospice includes palliative care, which focuses on improving quality of life, as well as physical care and counseling. The primary purpose of hospice care is to manage the pain and other symptoms of the terminal illness, rather than provide treatment. How does someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia become eligible to receive hospice under Medicare? Medicare covers hospice care if: The person has Medicare Part A. The person’s physician and a hospice medical director certify…
Women whose mothers lived a long and healthy life have a good chance of doing the same, a new study suggests. A long-term study of about 22,000 postmenopausal women in the United States found that those whose mothers had lived to age 90 were 25 percent more likely to reach that milestone without suffering serious health issues, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and hip fractures. If both parents reached age 90, women were 38 percent more likely to live a long and healthy life, the findings showed. The study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego…
Elder law attorneys serve as advocates for elderly or disabled clients and their families, providing counsel on a wide range of topics including health care, guardianship, and estate planning. Though it may seem that elder law attorneys are meant to handle extreme or unusual cases, everyone can benefit from the services of an elder law attorney. Here are four things an elder law attorney can do for you: Estate Planning Making sure your affairs are in order is essential, and having an experienced elder law attorney to guide you through the process makes everything easier. Because there are strict guidelines…
How do we maintain our independence? We have to plan for the future. Legal and financial planning are the keys. The old saying” If you have money you have options, if no money no options.” Unfortunately, we are seeing a number of people with no money and thus no options. They are sick and want to stay at home, but have no money to pay for care. What are their options? David Wingate is an elder law attorney at the Elder Law Office of David Wingate, LLC. The elder law office services clients with powers of attorneys, living wills,…
Many people are willing to voluntarily care for a parent or loved one without any promise of compensation. Even so, a growing number of people are entering into caregiver contracts (also called personal service or personal care agreements) with their family members. Having such a contract has many benefits. It rewards the family member doing the work. It can help alleviate tension between family members by making sure the work is fairly compensated. In addition, it can be a be a key part of Medicaid planning, helping to spend down savings so that the elder might more easily be able…
David Wingate focuses his legal practice on finding asset protection and estate planning solutions to assist with the rising cost of long term care, in a nursing home, assisted living or at home. For more information please contact David at 301 663 9230.
Consider the following before making a decision: ____ Motivation ____ Financial ____ Relationship ____ Beneficial to both parties ____ Guilt ____ Maintaining your outside friendships ____ Staying active with age appropriate activities ____ Maintaining a level of independence ____ What will happen if you need additional care? ____ Withstanding pressure of being in some else’s home ____ Can your child’s marriage and relationship with you be maintained? ____ Will you have your own room? ____ Where will you bathe? ____ Who will look after you if your family is on vacation…
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