by Doug Jones | Feb 20, 2020 | crisis planning, estate planning, pre-planning
This Family Gathering’s just a bit off… As we get busier and busier, it seems like the good old-fashioned family gathering happens less and less. While that may seem like a dream come true for some people, it creates potential danger for some… It... 
by Doug Jones | Feb 13, 2020 | alzheimers, crisis planning, estate planning, pre-planning, uncategorized
Back-Up Plan: For Those Times That Plan #1 Falls Flat In our last blog, we discussed Alzheimer’s Planning. When dealing with disorders such as Alzheimer’s, anything can happen. Our best-laid plans are almost guaranteed to fail. Not for lack of planning,... 
by Doug Jones | Jun 4, 2019 | alzheimers, caring for elderly parent, crisis planning
This is a widespread rumor. You or your parent(s) have worked a long time and paid off the home. You hope and pray that your spouse or parent never have to go to a Nursing Home. But sometimes it’s inevitable. Probably one of the first thoughts that pop in your... 
by Doug Jones | Aug 6, 2018 | crisis planning
Last week, we opened the discussion of which would be better to have for an incapacitated Loved One – Power of Attorney or Guardianship. This week, we will continue that discussion; focusing primarily on guardianships. A guardianship is not something you obtain... 
by Doug Jones | Dec 4, 2017 | caring for elderly parent, crisis planning, Medicaid Planning, medicaid qualification
Spoiler Alert: Don’t Pay until it’s all gone! You have done everything possible to keep Momma home as long as possible. Now home care is no longer working. And the doctors are telling you that Mom needs a Nursing Home level of care. You have resisted this move... by Doug Jones | Sep 5, 2017 | alzheimers, caring for elderly parent, crisis planning, Medicaid Planning, medicaid qualification
We often don’t think about care options until we need them. This is particularly true regarding the care options for our parents. When their health starts to decline and they need help, then care options become important to understand (immediately)....