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How can you be sure your loved ones do not fall victim to
elder abuse? Know your elder abuse laws when conducting a
hospice evaluation and nursing home care.
Sadly, elder abuse occurs at the hands of those
you’ve placed the greatest trust upon – nursing home care
staff, financial advisors and sometimes even family members.
That’s why it’s so important to understand elder abuse laws
to the fullest extent so you can have peace of mind knowing
your loved ones are in good hands.
What is Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse is more than just physical abuse you hear about
in nursing a home care environment. It can also occur in the
form of verbal abuse, neglect, isolation and even
financially.
What are Elder Abuse Laws?
Elder abuse laws are in place to protect your loved ones in
their golden years, ensuring they get the very best nursing
home care, financial assistance and advice, as well as
physical and social care.
What is an Elder Abuse Law Attorney?
Elder abuse laws are best handled by the attorneys who have
dedicated their practice to understanding the rights of
elderly people and protecting them from harm—in all forms. A
qualified elder abuse law expert will make sure the
financial advisors are on the straight and narrow, securing
your loved ones’ finances. They’ll also help with Medicaid
and Medicare, determining eligibility and coverage options.
Elder abuse law experts will also
determine hospice eligibility and aide in your
hospice evaluation.
What is Hospice Evaluation?
Always
conduct a complete and comprehensive hospice evaluation
under the guidance of elder law attorneys before deciding
upon this (or nursing home care) type of long-term care.
The first
step of hospice evaluation often takes place in the
patient’s home. This is the time to involve your elder law
attorneys, doctors, as well as any current or future
caregivers. If your loved one has been diagnosed with
terminal Alzheimer’s, it may be time to conduct a hospice
evaluation to give them the care and comfort they need in
their last months of life.
A hospice
evaluation will include:
·
A quick
physical exam and review of the patients illness.
·
An
assessment of necessary medications and equipment.
·
An
overview of how often the hospice care team will visit.
The
hospice evaluation will also explain how to implement the
first stages of hospice care, provide necessary forms to be
completed, as well a breakdown on how the hospice program
runs.
Whether you’re investigation nursing home care for your
loved one, or you decide you’re ready to conduct a hospice
evaluation, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you understand
elder abuse laws. Or, at the very least, you have an elder
abuse law professional working with you to protect family
members or friends who have Alzheimer’s disease
Where
can I find Elder Law Attorneys in my area?
The
very first place to begin your search for elder law
attorneys is in the “Find
an Elder Law Attorney”
page
of our website. If you don’t find your location, please
contact us at
WHammond@alzheimerscareresources.com for more
information. |
