Since 2004, New Jersey home care service agencies that did not provide medical care have been governed by state laws and regulations. However, legislation passed in 2014 broadened the requirements of these facilities, stating they need to be accredited and could be...
Medicaid is a government health care program for those who need economic assistance for coverage. While it covers many age groups in New Jersey, it is best known for helping the elderly afford health care. The program provides means for expensive health care coverage...
Putting your elderly parent into a care facility is often a painful and difficult decision that comes with both emotional and financial hurdles. Trusting someone else to care for your aging parent and shelling out tens of thousands of dollars a year can be a tough...
When a person in New Jersey reaches age 18, they will be considered to have reached the age of majority. This is true even if the person has a developmental disability. Once they are 18, their parents are no longer allowed to make decisions for them, even if the...
Parents of special needs children in East Hanover love their child with all their heart, but they understand that, in some cases, their child will be in need of care for their entire life. This may be because of the child's physical health, or it could be due to a...
Many elderly people in New Jersey may someday find that they need to enter a nursing home. While admitting you can no longer live independently can be a blow to one's ego, if you can't take care of your daily needs, it may be necessary to seek help. That being said,...
Most people in East Hanover enter their retirement years expecting to finally have time to engage in a favorite hobby, travel the world or spend more time with family. However, age will eventually catch up with everyone, and a person may reach a point in their lives...
Sometimes, when a person in New Jersey can no longer handle their own affairs due to mental or physical incapacitation, it is necessary to have someone else manage their affairs for them. Guardianships may be an option, but they should be seen as a last resort, since...
Your parents may be vibrant, healthy people, but they may also be approaching senior citizen status. Because you can't know the future, it is never too early to consider initiating a conversation about the advantages of powers of attorney. Few people are fortunate...
When a person in New Jersey creates a trust, they often name a loved one as successor trustee. However, these successor trustees do not always know what to do in their role to formally become the trustee. They may simply ask their loved ones to sign checks so they can...
