If your parents or another elderly relative can no longer remain living alone in their own house, you may need to search for a nursing home for them. This could be a stressful time for you and them, but often it is the only way. Finding the right place, where they...
Nursing Homes
Preparing to provide care for your aging loved ones
As your loved ones age, staying healthy can become more of a challenge, particularly in situations where they may be resistant to following your advice or accepting your care. Awareness of common health conditions that affect elderly people in greater numbers is one...
Why have an attorney help with your Medicaid application?
While lots of people submit Medicaid applications independently, having an attorney to advise you and process these forms on your behalf is highly beneficial. Especially if the government denies your application, an experienced legal professional can help explain the...
How long is the standard nursing home stay?
One of the hard parts about long-term care planning is that you may not know how long you’re actually going to need that care. You’re planning for an open-ended event. There are major differences in cost if you spend six months in a nursing home versus spending six...
What level of care do you receive in a New Jersey nursing home?
Nursing homes can offer a wide range when it comes to care. Unless you are wealthy, you may be worried about the quality of treatment you will receive in a non-luxurious nursing home. However, you can rest your fears. New Jersey has several laws that ensure a rigorous...