When choosing an assisted living facility for a loved one who suffers from dementia, certain things should be taken into account regarding the facility. More and more assisted living facilities can now accommodate residents with various levels of dementia. Some facilities have separate wings or dementia units. I have visited many assisted living facilities, and have many clients with […]
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Veterans Benefits For The Surviving Spouse
The surviving spouse of a wartime Veteran may be eligible for the VA Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit. This benefit can help pay the costs of in home care, board and care and assisted living facilities for the surviving spouse. We must be able to show that the surviving spouse had been married to the Veteran for at least one […]
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JANUARY, 2010 ELDER LAW TODAY NEWSLETTER
VA BENEFITS MAY COVER THE COST OF AN ASSITED LIVING FACILITY OR IN HOME CARE www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com. As we discussed in previous Elder Law Today newsletters, the Veteran’s Administration provides a wonderful pension benefit for those individuals who served at least one day during a period of wartime and are now disabled due to non-service connected […]
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Our Clients and Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder, wherein certain nerve cells in the brain become impaired or die. These nerve cells, called “neurons” normally produce a chemical known as dopamine. This chemical allows for smooth, coordinated functions of the body’s muscles and movements. When a high percentage of the brain cells which produce dopamine are impaired, […]
The Law Offices of Michael J. Young Present An Elder Law Seminar – “DON’T GO BROKE IN A NURSING HOME” – “How To Get Medi-Cal Coverage For Your Nursing Home Care … Without Selling Your Home or Leaving Your Family Without a Dime” In the Workshop Learn How to get Medi-Cal coverage for your Nursing […]
It is not a requirement that the Veteran purchase an annuity and/or sell his home in order to qualify for the VA “Aid and Attendance” benefit. And, in the majority of cases, neither is necessary. An elder law attorney who deals in this area of planning, will in most instances be accredited by the VA […]