Category Archives: Assisted Living

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

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When Your Parent Needs To Move

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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

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Assisted Living or Board and Care Homes?

Which senior living community is right for you?

All residents of Assisted Living (AL) or Board and Care (B’nC) homes — all Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) —in California must have the Lic 602a form completed prior to move in. Choosing an Assisted Living or Board … Continue reading

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Assisted Living: Better than Many Believe

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As I sit in my small but comfortable home I look around at all my stuff and wonder about my senior years. This home is undoubtedly mine (well “ours”, my husband lives here, too). The decor is quite eclectic with … Continue reading

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Tax Deductions for Assisted Living

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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

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