On September 6, 2024, Governor Maura Healy signed into law H5033 (An Act to Improve Quality and Oversight of Long-Term Care) known as the Long Term Care bill. The legislation related to the bill has been long advocated by numerous groups, including the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA). Some...
More frequently, we are hearing clients talk about wanting to plan ahead for all aspects of their aging, including planning for their final funeral wishes. While not necessarily a “fun” way to spend one’s time, planning for end of life can have many benefits. One of the strategies often used is to prepay for funeral...
A point of discussion we often have with our clients concerns the issue of long term care. On most days, we receive questions such as, “How do I protect my assets?” and “How do I make sure that I get the care I need as I age?”. Thinking about long-term care costs is a wise...
Like change of any kind, moving into a new community can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you are dealing with the emotion of leaving a community that you have lived in for a long time, or experiencing changes in your health, moving to a new community can be difficult but provide incredible benefits. One...
Caring for someone else, especially someone with dementia, can be physically and emotionally draining. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias provide care for a longer duration than caregivers of people with other types of conditions (79% versus 66%) and 57% of family caregivers...
Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming, both for the individual diagnosed and their loved ones. Here are some steps and recommendations on what to do after someone receives a dementia diagnosis: Educate Yourself Learn about the specific type of dementia that has been diagnosed. There are multiple types, and understanding the symptoms, progression, and...
As technology advances, so do the methods scammers use to prey on all of us, and often we become more vulnerable as we age. Scams targeting seniors are on the rise, often resulting in significant financial losses and emotional distress. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the common scams that target seniors and provide valuable...
When you move into a continuing care community or assisted living community, there are many things that you need to consider as you transition to your new living environment. This article will cover the impact the Residency Agreement will have on life in your new community regarding their policies on issues such as visitors, common...
Although it may sound like something you use when texting your friends, an ILIT is actually an irrevocable life insurance trust. An ILIT is a type of trust that is funded during your lifetime by a term or permanent life insurance policy and pays out proceeds of the policy upon the insured’s death. Since it’s irrevocable, the...
Medicaid (called “MassHealth” in Massachusetts) can help pay for long term care either at home or in a nursing home. If you think MassHealth’s assistance will be needed in your or your loved one’s future, it’s always best to plan in advance. Five Year Look-back If you apply for MassHealth benefits, the state has the...
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