Helping You Feel Safe And Confident As You Age Through Long-Term Care Planning
Getting older can be challenging. Aging often brings about a decline in physical and mental health along with many potential medical concerns. A strategic long-term care plan can protect you and provide for your needs when you reach this stage of life.
Long-term care planning offers people at all stages of life a way to protect themselves as they age. This type of planning typically involves exploring insurance options, planning for Medicaid eligibility, designating trusted individuals to act on your behalf if needed and taking other steps to secure a high quality of life for the rest of your days.
At Gries Lenhardt Allen, P.L.L.P., our long-term care planning lawyers understand the difficulties that older adults face. They will work closely with you to develop a strong care plan to ensures that you will have a safe and comfortable life as you age. Our firm represents elderly people across Minnesota with offices in St. Michael, Blaine and Bloomington. We address all aspects of estate planning.
Types Of Long-Term Care Planning
There are options when it comes to long-term care. Choosing the right kind depends on your unique circumstances. We can help you find what best suits your needs.
Common options for long-term care include:
- Nursing homes: Typically for anyone who needs constant medical attention
- Visiting nurse: For anyone who needs regular medical assistance but doesn’t need full-time supervision
- Other hired help, such as cooks and cleaners: Ideal for anyone who doesn’t require medical assistance but does need help taking care of themselves at home
Everyone’s situation is different. It’s important to consider your specific needs when deciding what type of long-term care you want and take the right legal steps to prepare for it well in advance.
Worried About How To Pay For Long-Term Care?
It’s normal to worry about the cost of long-term care. Nursing homes are often expensive and aren’t available to everyone, which is why many people rely on unpaid help from family members instead. While this may work for some families, it isn’t always a long-term solution.
A long-term care plan considers the costs associated with the various options of care. Aside from relying on your personal savings, there are certain government-funded programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, that help cover the costs of long-term care. Medicaid eligibility requires planning long in advance to ensure that you qualify. We can help you explore these and other options and put the right legal tools into place.
Personalized Solutions You Can Trust
Our attorneys are committed to helping you create a long-term care plan that puts you at ease. Finding the right type of care can lift the burden off your shoulders so you can focus on enjoying your life to the fullest each day.
Contact our firm today at 612-568-0023 to schedule an appointment. You may also complete our online contact form to send us information about your legal needs; however, the submission of the online contact form does not create an attorney-client relationship.