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When Dementia Hits the Pocketbook
May 05, 2011
After a long hiatus, we’re back to posting regularly on our blog! We’ve been very busy over the past year and can’t wait to share what we’ve been doing with our readers; but first, we want to share some important information about an issue that affects many of the clients who come into our office, […]
A Woman’s Story
Jun 16, 2010
He looked into his wife’s eyes and flatly stated, “I’ll put a gun to my head before I ever go to a nursing home.” But the sad truth is this: His wife will be the one to bear the burden caused by his long term care needs and her own aging challenges. This couple are […]
83 Years Old and Never an Empty-Nester
Jun 02, 2010
This is a reprint of a blog post originally published November 7, 2008. Although almost 2 years have passed, many parents of disabled children still live in fear of what will happen when they can no longer serve as primary caregiver for their child. We hope that reprinting this blog post will help these parents […]
Grab a Cane and Keep Walking
Apr 19, 2010
Nunca te Detengas (Never Stop Yourself) The Words of Mother Teresa of Calcutta In February, when I was in Central America, I was given a brochure which celebrated Costa Rican retirees and their value to their country. I translated the inspiring Spanish language message, which quoted the words of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. I have […]
Is Dad At the Shelter?
Mar 04, 2010
Recently I was sitting down with some very good friends when a cell phone rang. A look of worry shot across my friend’s brow as he looked at me and apologized, “I’ve got to take this call… my Dad’s missing! He’s gone wandering…” I could not help but listen as he spoke to relatives several […]
The Two Beauty Queens? Medicare and Medicaid
Jan 20, 2010
Medicare and Medicaid sound the same, but they are as different as the two beauty queens you see here. Frankly, it’s surprising how many people don’t recognize the difference between the two. Few people realize the limitations of Medicare—which winds up costing them a substantial loss of dignity if or when they get hit with […]
Your IRA: You Forgot Why You Got It!
Dec 10, 2009
It is a common human paradox that we often treat money from different sources as if it had different value. For example, money from an inheritance or the lottery is almost always spent on luxuries and frivolous things—it’s typically gone within 18 months. Money from a bonus is blown on those extras that you feel […]
Halloween Fun for Every Age!
Nov 04, 2009
Do you enjoy a chance to act like a kid again? I sure do! Recently I received an invitation to a Halloween party at Heritage Woods in Yorkville, Illinois. My friend, Jane Johnson, is the marketing maven there. Heritage Woods of Yorkville is a supportive living facility (SLF), more commonly known as an assisted living […]
The Art of Being… 98
Sep 23, 2009
“What in the world is that man doing?!” I asked attorney Zach Hesselbaum. It was a perfect summer afternoon and we had just left a client’s home at Alden of Waterford. We could see a man creating something with homemade tools in an undeveloped area across from the residences. We just had to get to […]
Choose Care, Not Curtains
Sep 16, 2009
Many of our elder law clients live at Countryside Care Center in Aurora, Illinois. We hear from our clients and their families that great care is provided for both private pay and Medicaid clients. When we are asked by families to recommend a skilled care facility, we often say, “Choose the care, not the curtains!” […]
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