We know all too well that Alzheimer's is a disease that progresses to the point that the person suffering from it will no longer be able to live their life independently. They will need special care around the clock. Because patients lose their memory and cognitive...
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5 Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s
On behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Mar 17, 2016 | Care Planning, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning
There is a misconception that Alzheimer's is untreatable. While a cure has not yet been developed, there are medications and other treatment strategies that may help a person stay independent for a while longer and relieve some of the symptoms of the disease. The...
When family care givers live far away
On behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Feb 12, 2016 | Care Planning
One way many families provide enjoyable end-of-life years for loved ones is by providing in-family care giving. This means that when someone reaches an age and physical capability level where they are no longer able to take care of themselves, family members might...
Understanding expected long-term care costs
On behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jan 15, 2016 | Care Planning
One of the most difficult things to predict about your retirement years might be the most critical: Will you need long-term care, and how long might you need it for? The answers to these questions can help you plan financially for estate matters and end-of-life care,...
Considering long-term care insurance
On behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Nov 18, 2015 | Care Planning
As part of your long-term plans for life, you should consider your later years. While many Houston residents like to consider retirement years as a golden age where beach lounging, travel and hobbies finally get the time they deserve, you'll also need to consider some...
What should be included in end-of-life planning?
On behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Oct 2, 2015 | Care Planning
It's not something anyone wants to think about: Discussing possible end-of-life plans can be depressing or scary. But not talking about them with loved ones or service providers can actually lead to scarier outcomes. You could find yourself in a position where you are...
Understand the alternatives to moving into a nursing home
On behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Aug 13, 2015 | Care Planning
When you are planning for your care as you grow older, you have several choices available. Many people automatically think of a nursing home when they think of care for the elderly. That, however, is only one possible choice that you have. Learning about all the...
Life expectancy rises, but some death rates also climb
On behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | May 21, 2015 | Care Planning
On the whole, life expectancy has been rising steadily, and people are even expected to live significantly longer today than they were just 20 years ago. There were two main things that contributed to this: Fewer deaths from both cardiovascular disease and from...
Make your wishes known with life care planning now
On behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Apr 16, 2015 | Care Planning
As we discussed last week, your life care plan is a very serious consideration for you as you age. By creating a comprehensive life care plan, you set forth the expectations for your end-of-life and long-term care needs and create the plan that will allow those...
What should I know about long-term care needs?
On behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Apr 9, 2015 | Care Planning
When you are thinking about your future, do you think about what will happen if you need supportive care when you are older? Long-term care, which includes a wide range of services, is something that many people don't think too much about until they get older. Despite...
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