If your elderly parent is unable to care for herself or himself, the court might appoint someone to serve as a guardian or conservator for him or her. The person who is appointed to serve as a guardian or conservator will have specific responsibilities and duties that he or she will owe to your loved…
If you are an older adult or are the child of an aging parent, you might have come across the acronym LTC. This acronym stands for long-term care, which are the programs and services that are available to help elderly adults with completing the basic activities of daily life. Some activities become more difficult as…
People who live in nursing homes have legal rights. The rights of nursing home residents include the right to receive care that meets specific standards, to be informed about financial assistance sources that may be available to them, to be involved in decisions about their treatment, and other rights that affect their daily life in…
Many elderly adults use home care services so that they can remain in their homes for longer. While these services can offer vital benefits to elderly adults, people need to be careful when they are choosing care providers to provide services to their elderly loved ones. Elder Care Direction can offer guidance on reputable home…
Elder abuse is a serious problem that is becoming more frequent. If your loved one is elderly, it is crucial for you to understand what elder abuse is and how to recognize the signs that it might be occurring. It is unclear why some people abuse older adults, but family stresses are believed to contribute…
The Older Americans Act created a program called the Long-term Care Ombudsman Program, which includes state-run programs that are federally funded. Every state has a long-term care ombudsman agency that receives, investigates, and resolves complaints it receives from nursing home residents, residents of board and care facilities, and other adult care facilities. The ombudsmen also…
If you or your loved one needs nursing home care, you may be concerned about the quality of the care that you or your loved one might receive when living in a nursing home. In the U.S., nursing homes are regulated under both state and federal laws. These laws help to make certain that the…
If you are an elderly adult, you may be eligible to claim the senior credit. This credit is also known as the credit for the elderly or disabled. It is a federal credit that you can apply to your tax returns if you are a qualifying senior or a disabled person and meet specific income…
If you have been named as an executor in your loved one’s will, you might wonder if you are entitled to be paid for your work. Serving as an executor means that you will be required to fulfill many different duties that can be time-consuming. At Elder Care Direction, we can help you to understand…
If you are nearing age 65, you may be wondering about Medicare and what it is. It is a federal health insurance program for people who are ages 65 and older. People who have certain types of disabilities may also be eligible for Medicare. The program is divided into different parts. The staff at Elder…