by Christine Brown | Aug 26, 2021 | Elder Care, Elder Law
Everyone knows that nursing home care can cause financial strain for seniors and even their children. That’s why the federal government created programs like Medicare and Medi-Cal, which are there to help seniors get the care they need. Beyond these two programs,...
by Christine Brown | Feb 21, 2021 | Elder Care, Elder Law
Do you know what could happen to your assets if your spouse ever needs to go into a long-term care facility? There are a lot of misconceptions out there about Medi-Cal asset and income requirements, which is dangerous because getting any one of those requirements...
by Christine Brown | Sep 30, 2020 | Elder Care, Elder Law
Caregivers for elderly loved ones can easily become burnt out and exhausted. Oftentimes, they’re responsible for their loved one and their own children, as well as maintaining a household and a job. As an LA County elder law attorney, I believe that respite care and...
by Christine Brown | Jun 8, 2020 | Caregivers & Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law, Uncategorized
More than 10 percent of people who are acting as caregivers for an older family member are doing so from a distance. Living an hour or more away from an aging parent or other relative can present some additional challenges for caregivers. Among those challenges are...
by Christine Brown | May 22, 2020 | Caregivers & Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law
When an elderly parent reaches the point where they need assistance with their daily living tasks, caregiver duties often fall on the shoulders of their adult children. In some families, the caregiving responsibilities are divided between siblings or other relatives....
by Christine Brown | Jan 30, 2020 | Caregivers & Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law
Everyone knows that caregivers of elderly family members face a difficult task – one that’s made even harder since many must also take care of their own children, as well. These caregivers often burn out and are left exhausted. An experienced Torrance elder lawyer...
