Portland Oregon Legal Planning News
Due to advances in medical technology, more Americans are living longer. In many ways, this is great news. However, this situation has brought about some significant challenges that all aging people now have to face. One of the most pressing concerns is the rising cost of long-term care. Understanding how to cope with the increase of this financial burden can make life easier both for you and your family.
Read MoreMany seniors often have difficulty managing their finances at a certain point, and it comes down to their adult children to assist with these matters. It’s important to know what you’re getting into when you begin assisting an elderly parent with their financial affairs, especially if legal intervention is required.
Read MoreMedicare and Medicaid are two different government programs for healthcare. It is important to understand the difference between them. Here, we will discuss how the program benefits differ, how eligibility for each program is established, and discuss some recent news pertaining to each program.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s disease gradually destroys memory and other mental functions that cause confusion. Many of us have a friend, family member, or know of someone that has been diagnosed. The medical community continues to search for ways to relieve symptoms, test for early signs, and find a cure.
Read MoreReceiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another progressive form of dementia is always devastating for everyone involved. It is never easy to wrap your head around the changes that will gradually make life more challenging for you and your family.
Read MoreWhen a medical professional recommends hospice care for you or a loved one, it can be an overwhelming moment. Suddenly, the fact that the end of life is near becomes much more of a reality than it has ever been. While this can be the cause of a lot of mixed emotions, it is important to recognize that this is probably the most compassionate and dignified way for a terminally ill person to live out the remainder of their days.
Read MoreMost adult children provide care to their elderly parents out of a sense of love and duty, rather than for pay. We would venture to say that even if mom or dad offered to compensate the child for his or her time, 99.9% of caregivers would not take the money. However, some Portland, Oregon elder lawyers believe that to be a mistake if mom or dad is at a point where they may need to access Medicaid benefits or Veteran’s Aid and Attendance benefits to pay for long-term care services that are not covered by private health insurance or Medicare
Read MoreAmericans are living longer and well past retirement age. With a longer retirement comes a need for legal counsel specific to older Americans. Seniors have unique legal needs, and a Portland, Oregon elder law attorney specializes in those issues. You should consider specifically hiring an elder law attorney if any of the following situations are applicable to you.
Read MoreNursing home abuse happens in every state. Whether it’s from overworked staff, under-funded facilities, or simply the wrong people entrusted to care for the elderly, nursing home abuse can happen even in the seemingly nicest of places. While nursing home abuse is still the exception and not the rule, watch out for these six red flags.
Read MoreScammers want your information. They have all kinds of creative ways for getting your account numbers, address, and other personal information. Once they have it, they steal your identity. As a Portland elder law attorney, I’ve seen it all too often.
Read MoreFor those caring for elderly relatives in Multnomah County, Oregon, there may be relief knowing that the senior has a medical directive, power of attorney, and/or trust in case he or she becomes incapacitated. However, it’s also possible that there is no guiding documentation to help when the relative is unable to make decisions on his or her own behalf. In Oregon, adult guardianships and conservatorships may be the only way to ensure your relative is cared for in later years.
Read MoreWhen a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, it is scary and overwhelming. Having a to-do list can feel empowering and keep you occupied and proactive. There are three major things you can do right away to help your newly diagnosed loved one. When you accomplish these tasks, you can then focus on the work of being there for your loved one in their final months.
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