Although they work in an industry in which they take care of other people's health, individuals who work in healthcare are at high risk themselves of obtaining some type of injury on the job. Throughout their day, healthcare workers come into contact with a variety of...
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Year: 2021
How can you help your parents plan their future?
If your parents do not have a plan in place for the time when they may need additional care or a long-term care facility, then the actual event can feel like a whirlwind of chaos and stress for them and for you. Fortunately, having a plan in place can help avoid this...
How can you choose a guardian for your child, especially one with special needs?
Like most parents, you believe your children deserve the world. To give children everything they need, sometimes you have to plan for a future where you may not be there to care for them. If you have a child with special needs, selecting a guardian may be even more...
When your parent has dementia
When your parent has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you and your family have many things to address regarding the required care and safety. You may need to consider guardianship to safeguard your loved one from physical and financial harm. What is legal...
What may I include in a special needs trust?
A third-party funded or common law special needs trust may hold money or property to support a disabled heir or child. As noted by the AARP, you may add money to a special needs trust in any amount that suits your heir’s or child's needs. By creating a trust, you may...
What is a financial planner scammer?
Financial scams are not uncommon, especially among older people. Financial planner scammers try to take advantage of consumers who do not understand estate planning. According to the Office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General, a financial planner scammer is someone...
What do you know about guardianship and managing money?
Your aging parents do not need help to manage their finances now, but that could change in a few years. To prepare for overseeing their care and acting as their caregiver, you want to better understand how to manage their finances. AARP explains financial tools for...
How might I discover a caregiver exploiting an elderly relative?
A trusted caregiver may have taken advantage of one of your elderly relatives by exploiting his or her finances. As noted by U.S. News and World Report, older adults lose billions of dollars each year and fail to report this type of abuse to their loved ones....
How do you identify neglect in a nursing home?
As someone who has entrusted your loved one to a nursing home or similar facility, news of abuse and neglect running rampant may strike fear into your heart. You could wonder: is this happening to my loved one? It is important to keep your eyes peeled for potential...
4 tips for choosing the right nursing home for your loved one
If it is time to consider a nursing home for your mom or dad, you want only the best. Considering the high costs of care, you need to find a facility that meets your parent’s requirements as well as your own comfort level. Here are four tips to get you started. 1....