by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | End of Life Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Products and Issues, Financing Long Term Care, Health Care Advocacy
Dear Jill: I am 85 years old. I am married and have no children. What are my options for end-of-life care? Thank you, Margret Dear Margret: When considering end-of-life options for our clients, a number of factors must be considered. It is critical that you receive...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Estate Planning, Financing Long Term Care, Health Care Advocacy, Medicaid
All aspects of a client’s situation must be considered. I had a meeting with two brothers whose father was suffering from a long term chronic condition. Their mother had been his sole caregiver for about five years and she had just passed away. Her husband...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Caregiver Issues, Estate Planning, Financing Long Term Care, Guardianship
Most patients and their family members are not entirely surprised when a diagnosis of dementia is made by a physician. The patient and the family member have probably been noticing subtle changes for some time. However, when these suspicions are confirmed by a...