Long Term Care – Hardy Law Firm

Find a Caregiver: Hire Directly or Go Through an Agency?

Kevin Hardy — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:23:07 +0000

Most seniors prefer to stay at home as long as possible rather than move into a nursing home. For many families, this means eventually hiring a caregiver to look after an aging relative. There are two main ways to hire someone: directly or through a home health agency. Caregivers for Hire: Hiring Directly When you...

Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes: What's the Difference?

Kevin Hardy — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:16:48 +0000

Assisted living facilities and nursing homes are long-term housing and care options for older adults. Although people sometimes use the terms assisted living and nursing home synonymously, they are distinct.

Checklist: Choosing an Assisted Living Facility

Kevin Hardy — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:04:24 +0000

Checklist of questions for assisted living and continuing care communities.

6 Possible Risk Factors for Dementia You May Not Expect

Kevin Hardy — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:02:40 +0000

Advanced age remains the main risk factor for developing dementia. Yet recent studies have uncovered several other potential risk factors for dementia and cognitive decline that you may not expect.

“The Forgotten Middle”: Seniors Facing Housing, Care Crisis

Kevin Hardy — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:25:10 +0000

The number of seniors who have an income above the Medicaid threshold — but lack substantial personal savings to afford long-term care — is projected to grow by nearly 90 percent over the next decade.

What Is Critical Illness Insurance and Is It Worth Buying?

Kevin Hardy — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:35:31 +0000

Many employers offer critical illness insurance as part of their benefit package. What is this insurance and is it worth purchasing? Before paying for a plan, you should read the fine print and consider alternatives. While a regular health insurance plan usually offers comprehensive coverage for all types of illnesses, many plans have high deductibles...

Planning for a Child with Special Needs

Kevin Hardy — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 20:39:21 +0000

Americans are living longer than they did in years past, including those with disabilities. According to one count, 730,000 people with developmental disabilities living with caregivers who are 60 or older. This figure does not include adult children with other forms of disability nor those who live separately, but still depend on their families for...

12 Interview Questions to Ask an In-Home Aide

Kevin Hardy — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 13:43:44 +0000

Most older Americans want to remain in their homes as long as possible. For growing numbers of elders – and concerned family members – this is only possible with the help of a home care aide. As we discuss in another article, there are two basic types of aides and two ways to engage one: either through an agency or hiring one yourself.

How to Select an In-Home Aide

Kevin Hardy — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 13:40:02 +0000

Studies show that older Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible – even when they are struggling. For growing numbers of elders – and concerned family members – the solution to their struggle is a home aide. If your family is considering hiring an aide, the first decision is what type of aide you need.