Our regularly updated blog provides important information about elder law and Medicaid planning in Michigan. Learn about the common mistakes that seniors make when preparing for the high cost of long-term care and how an experienced attorney can help you preserve your assets while still qualifying for valuable Medicaid benefits.
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Long-Term Care Premiums Going Up, Up, UpAs a Michigan elder law and Medicaid planning attorney, I am always looking for alternatives to paying out-of-pocket for nursing home care. One of those alternatives is long-term care insurance. For those of you who have purchased long-term care insurance, keep an eye on your mailbox — a large premium increase may be on the way.... Read More »
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How to Qualify for Medicaid Without Losing your Home or Life SavingsMedical coverage will probably become increasingly important for those who are entering their retirement years. For many seniors, Medicare helps pay for their standard medical expenses. This coverage, however, does not extend to certain kinds of necessary long-term care. Under these circumstances, individuals 65 and older often turn to Medicaid in order to pay for... Read More »
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Check Out Our New Elder Care Whiteboard Videos!We have spoken at hundreds of events over the years about Michigan Estate Planning, Elder Law and other senior issues. Whether we are talking to seniors, business organizations, government offices or other groups, there is one common comment we get: “We understand you. You actually speak in plain English, not like most lawyers”. We have... Read More »
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Travel Tips for SeniorsReaching your retirement years can be a time when you have the freedom to travel and enjoy exploring new destinations. You may want to take these trips with a spouse, a group of people, or on your own. The good news is that whatever your preference, today’s seniors have several appealing travel options available to... Read More »
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Virtual Reality… It’s Not Just for Kids!Michigan Elder Law Attorney
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Ways to Support Aging ParentsAs our parents enter their senior years they are often faced with the physical, mental, and financial changes which accompany aging and their circumstances. In some cases, aging parents may need help from their adult children in order to manage these challenges. Fortunately, there are numerous ways adult children can provide support for their senior... Read More »
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Style Doesn’t Fade with Age for These Trendsettersinspired by the unique style of women of-a-certain-age, he directs his photography toward documenting the everyday fashion of older women and men
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Why You Should Consider Long-Term Care InsuranceAs you head towards retirement, it is a great time to plan for all of the fun things you want to do. For many, their list will include planning and taking a major vacation, focusing on hobbies, and spending time with their loved ones. Another important task which should be on your retirement checklist is... Read More »
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What is Long-Term Care Insurance?In an ideal world, everyone would be able to enter into their senior years with few medical issues. However, everyone is somewhere in the aging process and therefore headed towards a time when they may need assistance taking care of themselves. With the rising costs of healthcare and the increased expense related to the care... Read More »
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What You Need to Know About Medicare Private Fee-for-Service PlansAs we advance in age, we are often faced with new medical challenges and the need for specialized treatment. Under Medicare, this can mean receiving care from new doctors and incurring a great deal of out-of-pocket expenses. Fortunately, having some freedom of choice as to your provider and sense of how much you will have... Read More »
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Would You Let a Robot Carer Into Your Home?Robot carers could remind seniors of upcoming appointments and when to take medicine, while keeping track of easily misplaced items like glasses and phones
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Is Age Just A Number?Michigan Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney