Stuff in the ‘long term care planning’ Category

What is a Group Home?

A group home is a living accommodation option for people with disabilities. Living in a group home may be a good option for those individuals who do not need advanced medical care but cannot safely live alone. The care in a group home setting allows residents to receive extra support in a community setting without […]READ POST »

Better Than No Loaf: Medicaid Planning Using “Half a Loaf” Strategies

While it is preferable to conduct long-term care planning well in advance of needing care, if you haven’t planned ahead, there are some strategies available to avoid spending all your assets. Three so-called “half a loaf” approaches allow a Medicaid applicant to give away some assets while still qualifying for Medicaid.  In order to be […]READ POST »

The importance of long term care planning

As life expectancy increases in Missouri and in the United States as a whole, people need to start planning for their health needs as they age. Such planning ought to include consideration of the need for long-term care, either as in-home nursing care or at a residential facility. According to experts, there is a 50 […]READ POST »