July 2026

Takeaways Long-term care is common and expensive — and for many families, a few years of paid care can erase decades of savings. Medicare does not pay for long-term care. Medicaid does, but poverty is the price for admission into the Medicaid program. Elder Law attorneys who do Medicaid planning (not all do) can help

Takeaways Home care services offer older adults assistance with daily activities, medication management, and transportation, allowing them to age in place as an alternative to assisted living. Hiring professional caregivers can reduce stress and burnout for family caregivers and may foster a greater sense of independence for the older adult. Key signs that it is