Robot & Frank – The Future of Elder Care?
A few years ago I wrote about a movie titled the Savages, which focused on the story of an elderly man suffering from dementia and his 2 children who were suddenly forced to care for him after his second wife had died. Hollywood has just released a new movie that,
Role Reversal – When the Child Becomes the Parent
It is something I explain frequently to families when discussing long term care and a conversation I had last week with Dad’s three children who flew in from different parts of the country to meet with me regarding his placement in an assisted living facility. The discussion centered on what Dad
College Debt and Long Term Care – Unrelated? Maybe not
I have written and spoken in the past about the dangers of grandparents paying for a grandchild’s college education if they haven’t planned for long term care first. That payment may not be subject to gift tax laws but will be subject to a Medicaid transfer penalty. However, there is
Mom is Helping Her Out of Work Son – Problem for Medicaid?
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