Individuals and the families of those diagnosed with long-term illness or disability have several important things in common, they have care needs and care costs money. The client's personal needs, difficulty finding and coordinating qualified care and the high cost...
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Holidays Look a Little Different in 2020
If someone would have told me back in March that we would continue to be living through a worldwide pandemic in November, I wouldn’t have believed them. That being said, 2020 has lived up to its theme of “Expect the Unexpected.” The Holiday season is going to look a...
Is it too early to decorate for Christmas?
It is early November and houses are already decorated with Christmas lights. I feel like I have been time warped into the future. A little game we play on our rides is the “light game”. My sons count the houses with Christmas decorations on their side of the car....
The Virtual World and the Elderly
Karrie Sarisky, Elder Care Coordinator at Kreisher Marshall & Associates, LLC. Karrie joined the KMA team in February 2020 right before the COVID-19 Pandemic hit. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her. Karrie works tirelessly to maintain the...
Aging in Place During A Pandemic
Elaine Spicher joined the Kreisher Marshall and Associates, LLC team in February of 2019. Elaine assists clients and their families with care coordination in an effort to keep your loved one in the least restrictive environment throughout their care continuum. Elaine...
Are Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) for You?
CCRCs offer the entire residential continuum--from independent housing to assisted living to round-the-clock nursing services--under one "roof". Residents pay an entry fee and an adjustable monthly rent in return for the guarantee of care for the rest of their life....
Why You Should Use A Certified Elder Law Attorney For Medicaid Planning
Many seniors and their families don't use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they're afraid of the cost or they figure the nursing home can just help them with the application. But an attorney can help you save money in the long run as well...
Three Reasons Why Giving Your House to Your Children Isn’t the Best Way to Protect It From Medicaid
You may be afraid of losing your home if you have to enter a nursing home and apply for Medicaid. While this fear is well-founded, transferring the home to your children is usually not the best way to protect it. Although you generally do not have to sell your home in...
Tips on Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Child with Special Needs
Parents want their children to be taken care of after they die. But children with disabilities have increased financial and care needs, so ensuring their long-term welfare can be tricky. Proper planning by parents is necessary to benefit the child with a disability,...
Did the Government Make a Mistake? Economic Impact Payments Paid to Deceased Individuals – Updated 5/6/2020
Individuals have begun receiving their economic impact payments over the past couple of weeks. Some of those individuals have passed away leaving their loved ones wondering what to do with these monies. Do they need to return it to the government? Can they keep it? No...