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Assisted Living: Possible ways to pay

Assisted Living is basically defined as a community to help an individual with their “Activities of Daily Living”. ADL’s are: Walking, or otherwise getting around the home or outside. The technical term for this is “ambulating.” Feeding, as in being … Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s and Estate Planning

BE PREPARED! Estate and Elder Law planning is even more important if you suspect that you or a loved one is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or any progressive cognitive disease. Here are just a few areas you should … Continue reading

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VA Increases Aid and Attendance Benefits

The Veteran’s Administration has announced an increase in the monthly benefits for the VA Improved Pension, Aid and Attendance benefit.  The four (4) basic qualifiers for this benefit are: Served in the military during a period of war (didn’t have … Continue reading

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Create Your Living Will Now to Ease Burdens Later Part 2

Important Questions to Ask When writing your living will, give serious consideration to the kind of treatments you want. Questions to ask yourself include: How important is it to be independent and self-sufficient? What would make me feel that my … Continue reading

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VA AID AND ATTENDANCE BENEFIT

VA Aid and Attendance is a little known benefit that assists Veteran’s, their sick spouse or the widow/widower of a Veteran pay for the cost of in-home care, assisted living or skilled nursing care. The ground rules are fairly simple: … Continue reading

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