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Sometimes, if a person in East Hanover is suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's disease or has some other mental condition that renders them incapacitated, the only alternative available to them is guardianship. In fact, in New Jersey they only grounds upon which an...
Many married senior citizens in New Jersey are relying on Medicaid to pay for their medical and care needs once they are unable to take care of themselves on their own. However, they may be concerned that their assets will be depleted if one spouse needs to enter a...
Alzheimer's disease and dementia are conditions that will eventually render a person in New Jersey unable to care for themselves. While this is a position no one wants to find themselves in, it is a fact that many people will develop these types of illnesses over time...
Perhaps you have realized that you need some help with daily living activities or are tired of rattling around in a big house by yourself. You would like to go to a place where you can socialize and have the peace of mind that you are being taken care of. One mental...
As they age, some people in New Jersey will have to be in the care of a nursing facility. Nursing facilities that are Medicaid certified primarily provide residents with skilled nursing services, rehabilitation necessary for the resident to recover from an ailment and...
The Alzheimer's Association reports that of adults above age 65, one in nine have Alzheimer's. This may be a startling statistic to some in New Jersey, but it brings to the forefront the fact that many people in America will have a loved one develop Alzheimer's at...
New Jersey residents may be interested to learn that in a recent development, the states that opted for Medicaid expansions during the Obama administration may have more leniency over which residents can be included under their programs. Medicaid expansions used to be...
While no one can predict the future, what many in New Jersey can at least anticipate is that some day they may need to enter a nursing home. This presents a problem for many -- they know they may some day need nursing home care, but their savings (if any) will not...
Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, it may be necessary to appoint a guardian over a child in New Jersey. This person has the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of the child, as long as the child is included in the decision-making process to the extent that...
Perhaps you are starting to think about Medicaid for your parent and are considering completing the application yourself or with help from a friend. However, you should be aware that applying for Medicaid without legal counsel can lead to a denial...
