Battling Alzheimer

In battling healthcare issues in general and Alzheimer’s disease specifically, it’s important to know and understand Medicare and/or your private insurance coverage. 

What is Medicare?  Medicare is a government program that provides healthcare insurance coverage for Americans who are 65 years of age and older.

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 Caregivers in general and caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients specifically need to evaluate their legal needs. This is best done earlier versus later in terms of the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.  Yesterday, I talked about Power of Attorney (POA).  There really isn’t a question here as to if you, as a caregiver should get power of attorney, the question is when; and the answer (again) is sooner rather than later.

It’s not quite as simple when it comes to using the services of an Elder law attorney.  So, I’ll spend a little time talking about: More →

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By J. Trevey

If you have a loved one who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you may initially be filled with questions about what the diagnosis means for your family. If you have spoken with the doctor and performed your own research about Alzheimer’s disease, you have likely realized that the diagnosis will undoubtedly bring about some changes in the lifestyle of your loved one. Your loved one will need more care and support as time goes on, not to mention the financial implications of medical visits and eventual fulltime care. Though you may be faced with a barrage of emotions at first, it is important to remember that you are in the company of millions of other people in the same situation, as made evident by the plethora of organizations, support groups and associations that exist to help people like you understand and respond to the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

Besides educating yourself about Alzheimer’s disease, it may also be beneficial to begin planning for the future now, while your loved one is the most independent and able to provide input about decisions affecting his or her future. Creating a plan for your loved one’s medical and other care expenses and establishing how decisions will be made on his or her behalf in the future can help ensure that your loved one has access to proper care and prevent you from encountering a gray area that leaves your hands tied in the future.

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