PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENTS: HOUSING FOR PLAINTIFFS WITH DISABILITIES
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA Introduction Housing for an individual with disabilities is a major concern. The purchase of a residence is a very important decision involving a number of factors. This is particularly true where the individual is receiving means-tested public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. If there is…
YOU HAVE JUST BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH EARLY ALZHEIMER’S: NOW WHAT?
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA Background on Alzheimer’s According to the American Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that damages and eventually destroys brain cells, leading to memory loss and changes in thinking and other brain functions. It usually develops slowly and gradually gets worse as brain function declines and brain…
THE CONTINUUM OF CARE
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA Families of many individuals who require long-term care believe that their only option is to place their loved one in a nursing home. Actually, there is an eight-step continuum of care: Informal Caregiving. Most care for Alzheimer’s patients is provided by informal caregiving provided by a family member or…
PAYING FOR LONG-TERM CARE
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA Financing Long-Term Care There are five ways to pay for long-term care: Private Pay. The patient or resident simply signs a monthly check. Long-Term Care Insurance. Long-term care insurance is the best way to pay for long-term care, but only about 8% of the American population has long-term care…