(Video) When is the best time to contact an attorney about long-term care?

by | May 3, 2017 | Elder Care Advising, Nursing Home

If you already know what an elder law attorney does, then you may be wondering when it’s best to contact them for help.

Anytime there is a transition period or crisis situation, your lawyer can help lay the groundwork for care and help get more benefits to pay for that care. Having a lawyer can help you understand your options if your loved one must move from their home or needs more care in an assisted living or nursing home facility.

Examples of transition times when an elder law attorney can help:

  • If you or your loved one are in the hospital or a rehab facility and may be unable to return home.
  • If you or your loved one are in an assisted living facility but are needing a higher level of care, possibly a skilled nursing facility.
  • If your loved one is unable to stay at home without additional help from family or caregivers to help with Activities of Daily Living.

Learn more in this video from Attorney David Edwards:

If you or a loved one is experiencing a transition where paying for care is a challenge and concern, we urge you to call us at 217-726-9200 and speak with our Elder Care Advisor, Melissa Coulter. She loves helping families find solutions for this very stressful time of life. If you want to learn more about planning at every stage of the lifespan, feel free to attend an upcoming workshop, Aging With Confidence: 9 Keys to Wise Planning & Peace of Mind.