Planning for Eldercare Article
 Getting Your Affairs In Order
August 9, 2010
If we had a crystal ball and could see into the future, we would not need to prepare ahead for end of life decisions.
James was 62 years old when a stroke made it impossible for him to communicate with his family. Neither his wife nor children knew anything about his financial or medical information. James had always taken care of things himself and left no written directives in his behalf. Besides having to locate important documents, the family was left to make their own decisions about James long term care.
The National Institute on Aging gives three simple, but important steps to putting your affairs in order:
- “Put your important papers and copies of legal documents in one place. You could set up a file, put everything in a desk or dresser drawer, or just list the information and location of papers in a notebook. If your papers are in a bank safe deposit box, keep copies in a file at home. Check each year to see if there's anything new to add.
- Tell a trusted family member or friend where you put all your important papers. You don't need to tell this friend or family member about your personal affairs, but someone should know where you keep your papers in case of emergency. If you don't have a relative or friend you trust, ask a lawyer to help.
- Give consent in advance for your doctor or lawyer to talk with your caregiver as needed. There may be questions about your care, a bill, or a health insurance claim. Without your consent, your caregiver may not be able to get needed information. You can give your okay in advance to Medicare, a credit card company, your bank, or your doctor. You may need to sign and return a form.
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"Planning for Eldercare" — Previous Articles
2010 July 8 Applying for the Veteran’s Aid & Attendance Pension
2010 June 8 Recognizing Symptoms of Dementia
2010 May 5 The Financial Health of Aging
2010 Apr 7 Vitamins and Mineral Supplements Are Important
2010 Mar 8 Employer Support for Caregiving Employees
2010 Feb 7 Caring for Senior Veterans – VA LTC Benefits
2010 Jan 11 Elder Law Attorneys Specialize in Helping the Elderly
2009 Dec 9 Who Was Supposed To Be Watching Grandma?
2009 Nov 11 Long Term Care for Senior Veterans
2009 Oct 13 Planning for Your Elder Years
2009 Sep 24 PreNeed (Pre-Paid) Funeral and Burial Plans
2009 Sep 9 Medication Problems and the Elderly
2009 Aug 20 Community Aging Services and Senior Centers
2009 Aug 6 One-Stop Shopping for Elder Care Services
2009 Jul 9 Family Reunion--a Good Time for Family Planning
2009 Jun 25 Putting Home Care in Perspective
2009 Jun 4 The Hidden Secret of Elder Abuse
2009 May 20 Government Program Pays Family for Care
2009 May 5 Keeping Mom and Dad Safe at Home
2009 Apr 23 Helping Your Older Parents Stay Happy & Healthy
2009 Apr 8 Long Distance Care Givers Receive Help
2009 Mar 17 Government Program Pays the Cost of Elder Care
2009 Feb 26 Nursing Homes for Veterans
2009-Feb 12 Insuring Your Retirement Funds
2009-Jan 29 Finding a One-Stop Shop Solution
2009-Jan 15 New Years Resolution – Plan for Long Term Care
2008-Dec 17 Caregiver Burnout - Adult Day Care Services
2008-Nov 25 Elder Mediation Resolves Family Conflicts
2008-Nov 5 Holiday Blues - Depression in the Elderly
2008-Oct 15 Medicare Enrollment Starts November 15, 2008
2008-Sep 30 Become a State Council Director
2008-Sep 22 Dealing with the Sudden Crisis of Eldercare
2008-Sep 17 Understanding State Care Planning Councils
2008-Aug 26 Misconceptions about Who Pays for Long Term Care
2008-Aug 13 The Bias of Medical Care Providers towards Aging
2008-Jul 29 Understanding the Veterans Pension Benefit
2008-Jun 11 VA Gives Veterans Money to pay for Care
2008-May 21 We Need Consultants in Your Area
2008-Mar 19 Getting the Gov't to Pay Family Caregivers
2008-Mar 5 The Best Health Care System in America
2008-Feb 20 Long Term Care Insurance
2008-Feb 6 Department of Commerce offers HDTV Coupons
2008-Jan 22 Long Term Care-Impending Crisis
2008-Jan 10 Strategies to Reduce Caregiver Stress
2007-Dec 11 Caregiving Stress -- Hazardous to Your Health
2007-Nov 14 The Problem with Government Long Term Care
2007-Oct 30 The 4 Steps of Long Term Care Planning
2007-Sep 19 About the National Care Planning Council
2007-Sep 5 Life Insurance & Annuities for Long Term Care
2007-Jul 30 Hidden Government Program Pays for Care
2007-Jul 10 Medical Care at the End-of-Life
2007-Jun 19 Using a Consultant for Aid and Attendance
2007-Jun 5 Seniors Relocation and Real Estate Services
2007-May 18 Using a Professional Care Manager
2007-Apr 18 Veterans Long Term Care Benefits
2007-Feb 7 Medicaid Planning
2007-Jan 16 Hospice Care
2007-Jan 3 About the New Medicare Plans
2006-Dec 5 Reverse Mortgage Loans
2006-Nov 21 Home Health Agency Care
2006-Nov 8 Medicaid Rules for Long Term Care
2006-Oct 25 Flaws with Medicare Advantage Plans
2006-Aug 15 Guide to Long Term Care Planning |
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