We have no money in this country. We all know that. How does this impact on you if you need to pay for residential long-term care in a nursing home, assisted living or in your own home? There are two government programs that are available to seniors to help pay for care – Medicare and…
DetailsBy: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Sam had a cough that started about 10 days ago, and he became so uncomfortable it was difficult to breathe. We ended up spending 7 hours in the doctor’s office and E.R. until they decided what to do. Did you know there…
DetailsBasic Comparison Points for Medicaid Institutional Benefit vs. Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit For the State of Idaho Issue Aid and Attendance (A&A) Medicaid Institutional Asset Test for a Single Person The person can keep …. Note: There are other assets allowed, the information presented here is general. [Other assets include cash, CDs, investments, 2nd home,…
DetailsI remember as a child, sitting at the Thanksgiving table and listening to the adults share stories about their lives and the lives of their long dead family and friends. I heard new stories and the same stories year after year and only slightly paid attention (because I was young and somewhat stupid). Now the…
DetailsBy Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Are you thinking about your elderly parents’ finances and beginning to worry what you should do to help them in an emergency? Don’t expect your parents to be thrilled at the idea of discussing their finances if they have not been open…
DetailsBy Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Can you keep up with all the things you need to be doing? No? Well, NO is my answer! The leaves are falling, I rake them every day, and in the morning they are back again. Pooh – I didn’t plan to…
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