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When Your Parent Needs To Move

Senior Couple Unpacking Boxes

Published: 09/04/2011 by Ron Greenwald Great NEWS! Americans are living longer! Almost 10 years longer than we did in 1970! Now consider this: Living longer means that there is an even greater chance that we will need to take care … Continue reading

Veteran’s Aid and Attention Pension for Long Term Care

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Published: 10/11/2010 by Stuart Furman, ESQ. As part of any estate planning practice, the costs of long term care must be addressed,and planned for. When I first started my law practice in 1982, I remember telling clients that the costs … Continue reading

The True Cost of Hiring Private Duty Home Care

Real cost of private duty care

I have often warned my clients and their families about the pitfalls of hiring private duty caregivers. In fact, I even discuss it in my book, “A Pathway To Senior Care in San Diego.” Today, I heard something so very … Continue reading

Ten Tips for Effectively Communicating with Alzheimer’s Patients

Communicating with Alzheimer's Sufferers

Communicating with an Alzheimer’s patient can take patience. Getting your message across can be frustrating for both parties,  especially as the disease progresses. Here are tips to help you learn how to better communicate with an Alzheimer’s patient. Speak to … Continue reading

Tax Deductions for Assisted Living

assisted living tax deduction

Medical expenses can really add up. Did you know that there may be a way to write off those expenses at tax time? Residents, family members, and others who pay for an individual’s care in an assisted living community can, … Continue reading