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Addressing Resident Abuse in Senior Living Facilities

If you have an elderly family member or friend living in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, it is imperative that you stay attuned to the signs of abuse to your loved one. The National Center on Elder Abuse reports the most common types of abuse include physical (29%),... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Should You Rethink Your Retirement Portfolio?

Kiplinger.com is suggesting it is time to rethink your financial retirement portfolio. You may have built up a significant nest egg in a 401(k) plan, but it does come with serious baggage during your golden years. It is impossible to argue against the early stages of a 401(k) when employers... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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The Do's and Don’ts of Nursing Home Contracts

Suppose your mother can no longer make decisions for herself and she now needs nursing-home care. You are stressed and anxious. The nursing home puts a twenty-page, single-spaced contract in front of you. You wish you could flip straight to the last page and sign then and there, just to... Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Aging in an Intergenerational Community

Master plans for inter-generational community living models are changing the shape of the aging experience from the ages of 8 up to 80 years of age and beyond. Dubbed “new urbanism” it is the belief that a living environment with high standards can have a positive effect on the quality... Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Signs that Assisted Living May Not Be Enough

Jerry’s mother Jane decided, on her own, that it was time to move into an assisted-living facility. Jane’s arthritis had worsened to the point where she couldn’t dress herself, she struggled to get in and out of the shower, and she was lonely living by herself. Jane did very well... Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Autism Cares Act of 2019 Signed into Law

Much attention over the last ten years has been given to the research for causes and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, also known as ASD. The Combating Autism Act became a law in 2006, was reauthorized in 2011, then again reauthorized and renamed to Autism CARES Act in 2014 (Autism... Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Which Hospital Will You Go to in a Medical Emergency?

When you dial 911 for emergency medical services (EMS) your transport may route you to a hospital that is not near your home. While you have the right to ask to be transported to the hospital of your choice, either out of preference or to stay in your insurance network... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Data Breaches Often Affect Seniors

Data breaches have been one of the hot topics this year in the wake of the Capital One data breach which compromised nearly 100 million Americans. But what hasn’t been receiving much major media coverage are the recent breaches affecting seniors. One such breach occurred last year in May, and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 21, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Friends of the Firm Friday - Assisted Living Locators

Assisted Living Locators sat down with us to talk about their business. In our time together they shared some attributes that make their line of work unique. When seniors, and subsequently their families, begin looking to make a transition to independent living, assisted living, or a memory care community, Assisted... Continue reading

Posted Oct 18, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Recent Trends in Senior Living

The traditional senior housing market is undergoing a profound change. In 2018 senior housing occupancy fell to an eight-year low, even as the senior population continues to increase, as competition for the younger baby boomer market is ramping up and forcing a change to more traditional independent and assisted living... Continue reading

Posted Oct 14, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Technology for Senior Fall Prevention

One of the most common injury producers are seniors experiencing accidental falls. Debilitating injuries range from short-term sprains, bumps, and bruises to fractures and head traumas which may require hospitalization. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one out of five falls causes a serious injury and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Causes of Elder Abuse and Methods of Prevention

According to the American Psychological Society, elder abuse is the infliction of physical, emotional/psychological, sexual or financial harm on an older adult. Elder abuse can also take the form of intentional or unintentional neglect of an older adult by the caregiver. Elder abuse has a variety of causes. It is... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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The Latest Technologies Will Require the Modernization of Medicare

Many seniors who are financially stable and choosing to age in place already have a “smart” home employing the sorts of technology that can prolong their independent living circumstances. Family caregivers are freer to move about their daily lives knowing they can check remotely on their loved one and that... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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The Hidden Cost of Alzheimer’s and the Impact on Families

When policymakers consider the costs of dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, they consider both direct and indirect costs. Direct costs, in this instance, are the medical and social/non-medical care costs related to dementia; on average, expenses included $273 per month spent on medical supplies according to a 2018 study on the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 30, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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How an Advance Directive Can Help

Kevin stands at the door of Wanda’s nursing home room, tears streaming down his face. The medical staff just finished inserted a feeding tube into Wanda – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want. Unfortunately, Wanda couldn’t express her wishes due to advanced dementia, and she had no legal documents... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Fear of Spending Among Wealthy Retirees

While the US economy is in a cycle of more than ten years of economic growth, its citizens, even the “wealthy” ones, are worried about running out of cash and are scared to spend. Bloomberg.com is reporting many retirees, and near-retirees are sitting on their wealth in much the same... Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Friends of the Firm Friday - Amada Senior Care

We recently made time to talk with the representatives with Amada Senior Care to learn what makes their approach to care unique. Amada Senior Care of Central Indiana is family owned and operated. They are experts in navigating and obtaining funding sources for seniors to pay for home care including:... Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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The Prevalence of Autism in America

The prevalence of autism is on the rise in the US. Because the condition first manifests itself before the age of 3, the majority of people receiving new diagnoses are under the age of 6. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a broad range of behavioral conditions that include challenges... Continue reading

Posted Sep 18, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Consider a Special Needs Trust for Your Aging Loved One

What is a Special Needs Trust? In general, a trust is created when property or assets are managed by a person or firm for another person’s benefit. The person or entity who manages the trust is known as the trustee and will be responsible for making decisions in the best... Continue reading

Posted Sep 16, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Impoverishment Protections for Married Couples Relying on Medicaid

30 years ago, Congress put in place protections for the savings of married couples using Medicaid. These protections prevent husbands and wives from bankrupting themselves trying to fund care for their loved ones. They originally required states to allow spouses of nursing home residents to maintain a certain amount of... Continue reading

Posted Sep 11, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Innovative Technologies Help With Aging in Place

The silver tsunami of Americans has inspired the technology industry. There are continuous developments and implementations of inventive digital Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that transform the lives of aging adults as well as their caregivers. Each new tech development cycle strives to provide a product that is more robust... Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Friends of the Firm Friday - Downsizing Indy

We recently visited with Downsizing Indy to talk about what makes them unique. Here is what they had to say: Downsizing Indy, in operation since 2007, is a division of Indy Real Estate Experts at Century 21 Scheetz that serves Central Indiana. About 90% of their real estate clients are... Continue reading

Posted Sep 6, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Changes in Assisted Living

With changes in medicine, technology, and socioeconomics, it’s no surprise that assisted living is changing, too. The rising cost of assisted living means that some families are looking to new alternatives, while those who consider traditional assisted living have new options to consider. In-Home Care Alternatives to assisted living include... Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Technology and Home Health Care Benefits Meeting Veteran’s Needs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has become an unlikely and innovative pioneer in the quest to provide cost-effective, quality in-home care for Veterans. Although the agency has long been mired in controversies surrounding its programs, particularly arbitrary caregiver dismissals, the home health services sector of the VA has long... Continue reading

Posted Sep 3, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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Looking into Social Security Myths

According to NerdWallet, more than half of Americans apply for social security before reaching their full retirement age, and more than 30 percent of those apply for benefits at 62 years of age. Americans file early for benefits even though researchers claim it would be better to wait to claim... Continue reading

Posted Aug 28, 2019 at Central Indiana Estate Planning & Elder Law

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