Tough Legal Questions Answered
Class Summary
With a tough diagnosis like dementia, often there are fears and nagging questions about care, financing care, and impoverishment that can make a difficult situation even more difficult. START will host a panel of attorneys to address these difficult topics head-on.
In this course, attorneys will discuss finances and Medical Assistance as it pertains to financing care and preventing the impoverishment of the caregiving spouse. It is focused on understanding one’s options rather than taxes, probate, wills, trusts, etc. That is another course that START will host in 2025.
Key Takeaways
Financial considerations around care
Financial considerations for the caregiving spouse
Who holds legal and financial responsibility for care bills
Where the boundaries lie for expenditures for care
Understanding what is the abuse and neglect of an older adult
Tips for navigating long-term care in today’s care environment
Advocating for care in a care setting
