The Importance of Crisis Planning for Seniors
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The Importance of Crisis Planning for Seniors

Healthy Aging, Estate Planning

The Importance of Crisis Planning for Seniors

The importance of crisis planning for seniors can be summarized by something Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Oftentimes, families contact our Elder Care Law office for crisis planning for seniors in their lives, struggling to manage the needs of their loved ones while caught up in the emotions and stress that come along with navigating a challenging situation. As a result, crisis planning for seniors makes it difficult for families to find appropriate and reliable long-term care options for their loved ones. Our elder care law team of care coordinators, including social [...]

Jerold Rothkoff2024-06-22T14:38:15-04:00July 1, 2024|

The Importance of Life Care Planning for Seniors
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The Importance of Life Care Planning for Seniors

Estate Planning

The Importance of Life Care Planning for Seniors

Life Care Planning for seniors is vital in ensuring our senior population's secure, dignified future. Many people may not be familiar with the term Life Care Planning or even what that term means. What Is Life Care Planning for Seniors? Life Care Planning is a coordinated approach to addressing the ever-changing needs of elderly individuals. It encompasses health care, legal protection, and financial planning to create a personalized roadmap for the future. By considering all aspects of an aging individual's life, this process guarantees that seniors live comfortably with their rights and wishes respected. Why Is Life Care [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-06-26T17:18:56-04:00June 27, 2024|

How to Find Current Staffing Information On Nursing Homes
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How to Find Current Staffing Information On Nursing Homes

Law Update, Assisted Living

How to Find Current Staffing Information On Nursing Homes

For decades, academic research has shown that staffing levels reliably predict the quality of care in nursing homes and that shortages increase the risk of delayed response to daily needs, like toileting and eating, as well as medical emergencies, such as falls and strokes. A pivotal federal study from 20 years ago, when most nursing home residents were younger and healthier than today, suggested a minimum of 4.1 hours per resident daily – more than the new rule. On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule on Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term [...]

Jerold Rothkoff2024-06-13T08:42:56-04:00June 13, 2024|

What is a Lady Bird Deed?
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What is a Lady Bird Deed?

Estate Planning

What is a Lady Bird Deed?

In estate planning, there are many legal tools available to protect and manage assets. One particular tool is the Lady Bird deed. The Lady Bird deed, also known as an enhanced life estate deed, is an important legal document that provides specific benefits in estate planning. The Lady Bird deed is a specialized type of life estate deed that allows the owner of a property to retain control over it while they're alive but automatically transfer the property to a pre-determined beneficiary upon death without going through probate. What sets it apart from a traditional life estate deed is the [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T11:06:35-05:00September 14, 2023|

The Importance of Healthcare Planning Documents
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The Importance of Healthcare Planning Documents

Estate Planning

The Importance of Healthcare Planning Documents

Healthcare is an essential part of our lives, and sometimes our loved ones may require medical treatment or healthcare at a time when they are unable to communicate their wishes. Whether because of cognitive impairment, unconsciousness, or mental healthcare needs, proper legal planning and healthcare planning documents are helpful. With regard to medical decision-making, various documents exist to allow individuals to appoint another to make healthcare decisions in advance and to ensure their wishes are known (and followed) when they are unable to communicate those wishes. Healthcare planning documents, such as Healthcare Powers of Attorney and Advance Healthcare Directives, are [...]

Bryan Adler2024-03-08T11:08:35-05:00April 3, 2023|

Frequently Asked Questions about Powers of Attorney
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Frequently Asked Questions about Powers of Attorney

Estate Planning

Frequently Asked Questions about Powers of Attorney

In this comprehensive overview, we answer the questions you may be asking about powers of attorney, living wills, and attorneys-in-fact to give you a well-rounded understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and processes that follow. How to Use This Information This article is organized into seven parts: (1) About the Power of Attorney; (2) Powers and Duties of an Attorney-in-Fact; (3) Using the Power of Attorney; (4) Financial Management and Liability of an Attorney-in-Fact; (5) Relationship of the Power of Attorney to Other Legal Devices; (6) Health Care and the Power of Attorney; and (7) Guardians and Powers of Attorney. 1. [...]

Jerold Rothkoff2024-05-07T11:54:40-04:00March 28, 2023|

Aging Parents with Special Needs Adults
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Aging Parents with Special Needs Adults

Caregiver, Aging

Aging Parents with Special Needs Adults

Planning to Replace the Irreplaceable Parent For aging parents with children who are special needs adults, planning ahead is an important step in seamlessly transitioning care. We spend a good part of our day helping families navigate the long-term care system to secure care for a senior. Many families do not realize that we also assist in planning for the families of seniors. Most parents of children with disabilities are aware of the necessity to plan financially for their child. However, they may not have considered living and care arrangements for their child, regardless of the child’s age. Some families [...]

Jerold Rothkoff2022-11-29T19:26:55-05:00December 9, 2022|

Advocating for Quality Long-Term Care in Pennsylvania
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Advocating for Quality Long-Term Care in Pennsylvania

Assisted Living

Advocating for Quality Long-Term Care in Pennsylvania

At Rothkoff Law Group, advocating for quality long-term care in Pennsylvania is a part of our day-to-day. As our loved ones age, their need for healthcare and personal assistance tends to increase. Whether your loved one is in the early stages of dementia, undergoing short-term rehabilitation after hospital admission, or in need of long-term nursing home care, accessing the best care and figuring out how best to pay for it can be overwhelming burdens. Wherever this journey begins, advocacy is important to address all of these issues. In pursuit of quality long-term care in Pennsylvania, our clients are often surprised [...]

Bryan Adler2024-03-08T11:30:24-05:00April 22, 2022|

Planning for Future Care: Balancing Life with Risk
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Planning for Future Care: Balancing Life with Risk

Aging

Planning for Future Care: Balancing Life with Risk

At a certain age, planning for future care is a critical consideration for preserving your health and finances. If you are 65 years old, what is the chance of you needing long-term services and support? The answer depends on several factors. The statistics do show planning for future care is important before the need arises. According to a 2019 study by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, over a lifetime, the study determined that about 70% of older adults will need help from caregivers or paid aides in their own homes or long-term care facility at some point [...]

Jerold Rothkoff2022-03-11T14:20:34-05:00October 15, 2021|

Medicaid Crisis Planning: Paying for Long-Term Care

COVID-19 has been devastating to long-term care residents. Although the situation has improved greatly after the availability of vaccines, family members are still hesitant to make the decision to place their loved ones in a nursing home setting. Nonetheless, there was and continues to be an important need for assisted living and/or nursing home care. Should placement in a long-term care community be necessary, it is important to adequately prepare for the significant financial costs of care. Medicaid crisis planning is a crucial step in preparing for the future and taming the unexpected. Medicaid crisis planning can help turn an [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T12:25:33-05:00July 9, 2021|