The recently released MetLife long term care market research study shed a lot of light on how challenging it is to make long term financial plans. The average annual cost for a yearlong stay in a private room in a nursing home went up by 4.6% in 2010 over 2009, reaching a hefty $83,585. The charge for a year's residence in an assisted living facility in the United States rose 5.2% from $37,572 to $39,516 on average. Industry analysts expect this upward trending to continue, so if you are making … [Read more...] about VA Benefit Can Defray Long Term Care Costs
Purcell & Amen Announce a New Attorney has Joined the Team
The law firm of Purcell & Amen, L.L.C. announces a fourth attorney to join its staff, Jacquelynn M. Capriano. Capriano has been working for the law firm for the past three years as a paralegal while attending law school. She will now help sustain the business of estate planning, trust administration and probate while providing an avenue to grow in the areas of elder law, Medicaid and special needs planning. “I’m excited to have the opportunity to stay on staff at Purcell & Amen,” says … [Read more...] about Purcell & Amen Announce a New Attorney has Joined the Team
Many Veterans Overlook A & A Special Pension
It's not something that any of us are extremely anxious to consider as we age, but the fact remains that senior citizens often require the aid or assistance of another person to help them meet their day-to-day physical needs. Many seniors get help from professional caregivers who come out to their homes, and others may be best served by residing in an assisted living facility or nursing home. This can clearly be expensive, especially for people of ordinary means who are living on a fixed income, … [Read more...] about Many Veterans Overlook A & A Special Pension
