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Posting regularly to our Maine Elder Law Blog you can learn about topics including Medicare, Wellness, Caregiving, Memory Care, Finances, Long-Term Care Planning, and much more!

Having a Will is Essential

August 31, 2023
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Having a will is essential

  We believe having a will is essential to your Estate Plan. Your last will and testament is a set of legal instructions that communicates your wishes regarding your dependents and how to dispose of your property when you die. If you have people who you love and care for, then creating a will for […]

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Caring for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver

August 15, 2023
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Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Being a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s patient is a physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting job. Often caregivers experience health issues related to the stress of the responsibility of caring for an Alzheimer’s patient. They fail to take care of themselves and don’t have the support they need. The stress for caregivers is very real, but […]

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Why Trusts are Important Estate Planning Tools

July 10, 2023
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trusts

Estate planning is an important process that involves distributing money and property after a loved one is gone. Though many people are familiar with a Will to distribute assets, trusts can be even more effective. A trust is a legal arrangement where a person, known as the grantor, settlor, or trustmaker, transfers their assets to […]

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Medicaid Disenrollments May Affect Patients in Long-Term Care Facilities

June 29, 2023
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The federal government formally ended the Covid Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. The conclusion of the PHE also ended a requirement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that kept people continuously enrolled in Medicaid programs through the end of the PHE. The end of continuous enrollment has seen many beneficiaries […]

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What You Should Know about Long-Term Care

June 26, 2023
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What You Should Know about Long-Term Care

The future of long-term care in the United States is expected to undergo significant changes, presenting numerous challenges. A multi-faceted approach that includes policy changes, investment in the health care workforce, technology advancements, and a shift toward person-centered and community-based care models will be necessary. Specific Challenges Aging Population – The US is experiencing a […]

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