On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | May 23, 2020 | Elder care
As you and your family consider a nursing home, surely one of your largest concerns is the cost. Looking at the price of a nursing home can feel overwhelming. As you consider what you are going to be paying for and what will be most beneficial for your situation. The...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | May 18, 2020 | Elder care
As our loved ones get older, we all must face the reality that life and their needs change. It can be difficult for our aging family members to care for themselves or live safely on their own. While there is no shame in needing a little extra help, it can be difficult...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Mar 27, 2020 | Elder care
Elder abuse is a serious problem in nursing homes and other care facilities throughout Kentucky. While many people know to look for physical signs of mistreatment and neglect, emotional abuse is also a serious issue. When it comes to emotional abuse, it can be more...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Mar 12, 2020 | Elder care
Fiduciaries are vitally important to estate planning. Unfortunately, however, many people have only a vague notion of what a fiduciary is. According to Kiplinger, a fiduciary is someone with the authority to act on your behalf. As it relates to estate planning, a...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Feb 29, 2020 | Elder care
You may occasionally need to be away from your nursing home for short periods of time, and you may worry about reserving your bed so that you can return after your absence. As described by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, state Medicaid guidelines...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Jan 23, 2020 | Elder care
Very few people want to think about death or life-limiting illnesses, but it is an important part of estate planning. Without preparing for worst case medical circumstances, the truth is someone else will make the hard decisions for you. They may not be what you would...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Dec 7, 2019 | Elder care
Elder abuse in Kentucky can take many different forms. There are usually warning signs present that an elderly loved one is experiencing abuse at the hands of a caretaker, but they can be difficult to recognize. You may mistake them for symptoms of mental...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Nov 7, 2019 | Elder care
When an elderly person becomes unable to perform the activities of daily living on his or her own, the courts may decide to appoint a guardian. The same is true if the individual can no longer manage his or her finances. In Kentucky, guardianship forms a legal...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Nov 1, 2019 | Elder care, Power of attorney
The purpose of a power of attorney (POA) is to appoint an agent to look after the best interests of an individual if they are unable to. This can apply to a durable power of attorney where the designated person (known as an Attorney-in-Fact) makes decisions regarding...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Oct 25, 2019 | Elder care
Planning for the future is, unfortunately, not something you can do once and then forget about. In Kentucky, laws change frequently. This means that the plans you made a few years ago may no longer be entirely appropriate. At Kentucky Elderlaw, PLLC, we understand the...
