By Erin Nunes, Esq., Elder Law Attorney
For many older adults, there is no place more comfortable than home. As an elder law attorney, I often hear clients and their families express the same goal: they want to remain independent and receive care in their own homes for as...
At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., our elder law attorneys are deeply committed to protecting the seniors of Southeastern Massachusetts from physical, emotional, and financial harm. This blog contains a number of strategies and tips to make home a safer place for all of us as we age.
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Update from Attorney Daniel M. Surprenant
The Massachusetts chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, (“MassNAELA”) has filed legislation to correct a significant problem facing our seniors. The problem is related to Medicaid, also known as MassHealth. MassHealth has many programs available to help seniors stay at...
If you’ve ever rushed from a parent’s doctor appointment to your child’s school event, you’re not alone. Millions of adults are caught in the middle—caring for aging parents while still supporting their own children. It’s a role filled with love and purpose, but it also comes with exhaustion, financial strain, and endless...
Home care describes a host of services typically delivered by a nursing agency or home care agency. Services typically include:
Physical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech TherapySkilled Nursing CareHome Health Aide ServicesNutrition CounselingHospice CarePersonal care such as dressing and grooming, transferring, errands, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, meal planning and preparationRespite careMedication Management...