If you are a parent or caregiver of someone with special needs, it’s common to have concerns about their care and quality of life in the future, especially when you’re not around. What if they needed urgent medical care and could not express their needs? Advance...
Long-term health care
Mental health considerations in long-term care planning
Many of us will face the journey of planning for long-term care, either for ourselves or for our loved ones. When we think about long-term care, physical health often takes center stage. However, mental health is just as important. In fact, according to the World...
Understanding Medicaid planning in Maryland
Medicaid is an important program that offers health coverage to millions of Americans. This includes eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. In Maryland, Medicaid planning is an important process for...
5 tips for choosing a long-term care facility
Choosing a long-term care facility for an elderly loved one is crucial and requires careful consideration. This choice affects their quality of life, well-being and happiness. Many options are available in Maryland, and finding the right fit can feel overwhelming....
Benefits of preparing early for long-term care
Aging is an inevitable part of life. Eventually, your body will show physical changes affecting your health and mobility as you age. There might come a time when you will need help from others, even for simple daily tasks. Getting closer to that age could be less...
Sustainable strategies for your loved one’s long-term care
We want to provide the best possible long-term care for our elderly loved ones. However, the cost of nursing homes and related care expenses usually cast doubts and worries among those who consider them. Nonetheless, while it is true that providing quality care for...
Three crucial considerations for aging in place in Maryland
It might keep you up at night, thinking about ways to ensure the best care for your elderly loved one. So, you might be concerned about the ways they can continue to live their life comfortably. While nursing homes and assisted living facilities provide valuable...
Planning for long-term care
As people age, they are at a higher risk of cognitive decline and physical impairments that can prevent them from doing the daily activities they did before. Unfortunately, the possibility of a stroke or heart attack can also increase with age. Therefore, many...
Why use a corporate trustee for special needs trusts
A special needs trust often serves as a lifeline for individuals with disabilities or impairing health conditions, making it essential based on the circumstances. Parents who establish these trusts for their children may need to choose another person to be a trustee,...
Securing a loved one’s needs: Establishing a special needs trust
Estate planning tools like special needs trusts provide immense relief to families facing concerns about the legal and financial security of a loved one with special needs. Specifically, this tool provides special needs individuals with long-term necessary resources...