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Care Options for Adults with Special Needs

October 15, 2019
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Care Options for Adults with Special Needs

There are numerous care options available for adult with special needs. The options available range for those with special needs who are able to be more independent to those who need advanced medical care. It is important to match the person’s needs and desires with the best possible living option or combination of options.   […]

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Special Needs Trusts – What You Need to Know

October 8, 2019
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In general, a trust is created when property or assets are managed by a person or firm for another person’s benefit. The person or entity who manages the trust is known as the “trustee” and is entrusted with the responsibility of making decisions in the best interest of the person who benefits from the trust, […]

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Common Mistakes When Planning for a Disabled Family Member

October 1, 2019
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Did you know there are many Common Mistakes When Planning for a Disabled Family Member. There are 58 million Americans five years of age or older that are identified as special needs making them the largest single minority in this country. The majority of federal and state benefits available to help persons with disabilities are […]

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Hidden Alzheimer’s Costs and the Impact on Families

September 26, 2019
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Hidden Alzheimer’s Costs and the Impact on Families

When policymakers consider the costs of dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, they consider both direct and indirect costs. Direct Alzheimer’s costs, in this instance, are the medical and social/non-medical care costs related to dementia; on average, expenses included $273 per month spent on medical supplies according to a 2018 study on the costs of dementia care. […]

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When Assisted Living May Not Be Enough

September 24, 2019
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When Assisted Living May Not Be Enough

Jerry’s mother Jane decided, on her own, that it was time to move into an assisted-living facility. Jane’s arthritis had worsened to the point where she couldn’t dress herself, she struggled to get in and out of the shower, and she was lonely living by herself.   Jane did very well at her new place. […]

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