Category Archives: Elder Law

If a Senior Citizen requires nursing home care, the Senior and the Senior’s family may face a huge financial problem. As discussed in our earlier post, paying for nursing home care is exceptionally expensive. Without proper guidance from a lawyer familiar with Elder Law, a family may lose many of its assets and money paying for nursing homes.   However, Continue Reading

Senior Citizens typically face health issues as they age. Although the choice may not be ideal, sometimes a Senior may require assisted living or a nursing home for care. The costs of assisted living and nursing homes have skyrocketed and can costs close to $100,000.00 a year. For an average family, these costs lead to financial problems. Often the Senior Continue Reading

Few people wish to live in a nursing home. However, sometimes it is necessary for a person to receive the continual care provided by a nursing home.  Although this option may not  be the most wanted, it is often the only choice for a Senior Citizen and his or her family. This is an issue often seen by an Elder Continue Reading

As a Senior Citizen ages, that person may face new and difficult situations. A Senior’s health or mind may slowly degrade. Even more tragic, a traumatic injury may quickly change an elderly person’s life. North Carolina Medicaid Lawyers often see a once independent person requiring part time or full time care. This is a very common situation in Elder Law. Continue Reading