by The Garrett Law Firm | Jan 8, 2019 | Long-term care
All too often the choice for moving to an assisted living facility or nursing home is made during an emergency. A hospital discharge worker calls around to see who will take a patient. The patient and her family seem to have little, if any, choice. But as anyone who has visited these facilities will tell you, they differ widely. We never plan to be in a nursing home or assisted living facility. We don’t want to even contemplate the possibility. But by facing reality and planning ahead, we can increase the likelihood that if we do have to live in one, we will live in one we can tolerate, where we enjoy life more and heal better.
by The Garrett Law Firm | Jan 2, 2019 | Long-term care
How do you handle the grieving process? A writer who lost a dear friend to cancer shares what helped her grieve.
by The Garrett Law Firm | Dec 20, 2018 | Long-term care
We all believe that we are entitled to Social Security benefits if we paid into the system, to VA benefits if we were in the military during wartime and to Medicare when we hit 65. The law says so. But what the law doesn’t say is that we will get them only if our...
by The Garrett Law Firm | Dec 11, 2018 | Long-term care
This year, instead of socks and perfume, consider gifts which will make life better all year round. Gifts which make it easier, safer and more enjoyable to live at home are available for every budget. Consider these 19 best gifts for grandparents this holiday season and all year.
by The Garrett Law Firm | Nov 27, 2018 | Long-term care
We want to help our parents, who did so much to get us started in life. But sooner or later most of us realize that we can’t do it alone. Whether we are far away, have other work and family commitments or simply need to sleep occasionally, we need help. That help may...
by The Garrett Law Firm | Nov 20, 2018 | Long-term care
Is it time to change your Medicare policy? How would you know? Read more for how to obtain free advice for Medicare policies as well as the different types of policies.
