Elder Law
3 Things To Do When Your Loved One Needs Paid Caregiving
As a family caregiver for a parent or spouse, it’s important to remember to keep your physical and mental health a priority. This is not only a tough time for your loved one, but also a difficult time of transition for you. When the time comes to seek professional care-giving services for your loved one,…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1537208495759{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Independence is a hard thing to give up, but as people age, they often find themselves needing more assistance. When you or your loved ones are no longer able to live alone, and begin planning for nursing home care, we can help. At Townes + Woods, P.C, we hope that we can…
Read MoreWhat to know about Living Wills
In the state of Alabama, adults over the age of 19 can draft living wills. This directive exists in cases where the author is unable to advise doctors of his or her wishes, either by unconsciousness or other means. In turn, ensuring the will of the patient is carried out regardless of circumstances. Living wills…
Read More7 Confusing Factors of Elder Care
As we and members of our family grow older, there may be a time when we can no longer care for ourselves. Whether brought on by a sudden injury or illness or even just the trials of getting older, most of us will need some sort of additional care in our later years. When the…
Read MoreSigns of Elder Abuse
Do you have an elderly loved one being cared for by someone other than yourself? Can you be certain your loved one is being treated in a positive and humane manner? Unfortunately, abuse is a painful reality for thousands of Alabama’s elderly and disabled adults. This often hidden problem occurs all too frequently, and it’s…
Read MoreThere’s More To Estate Planning Than Just A Will
You may feel like you have your Estate plan in order because you have a Will. However, an Estate plan includes more than just a Will. HERE is a great article from the New York Times that reminds us all that we need to sit down and make a list of all of our personal, financial…
Read MoreWhat is a Reverse Mortgage?
A “reverse” mortgage is a loan against your home that you do not have to pay back for as long as you live there. With a reverse mortgage, you can turn the value of your home into cash without having to move or to repay a loan each month. It can be a great tool…
Read MoreTechnology and Senior Living
When an elderly loved one is diagnosed with an illness that may prevent them from staying at home, the family can sometimes panic and feel helpless. We all want to live independently for as long as we can. However, the cost of in home care can be extraordinary and cost-prohibitive for many families. Technology has…
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