If your loved one is a resident in an assisted living community, you’re probably experiencing even more anxiety about the spread of COVID-19. Not only are seniors especially vulnerable, nursing homes and assisted living communities are seeing high rates of the virus.
Your loved one may also have to be in...
The team at Surprenant & Beneski, PC is ready and available to assist with your Estate Planning needs. With a new law passed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on April 27th, 2020, our entire process can be completed from the comfort of your own home. It allows notary publics to perform their services via video conferencing until...
Attorneys Dan Surprenant & Erin Nunes will share some of the most important aspects of Estate Planning during a crisis. In uncertain times like this, we need to plan for what can happen to our vulnerable seniors and young children who should be considered in the event of a crisis. Dan and...
Article provided by the Alzheimer's Association
Most likely, dementia does not increase risk for COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus, just like dementia does not increase risk for flu. However, dementia-related behaviors, increased age and common health conditions that often accompany dementia may increase risk.
There has been a deluge of information, and misinformation, on the CARES Act and what it means to people. The Coronavirus Aide, Relief and Economy Security Act (CARES Act), is a $2 trillion aid package was passed by Congress and signed by...
Thursday, April 23 1:30 - 2:30
Attorneys Dan Surprenant & Erin Nunes will share some of the most important aspects of Estate Planning during a crisis. In uncertain times like this, we need to plan for what can happen to our vulnerable...
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. NHDD is April 16 and the key goal is to encourage people to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities...
COVID-19 continues to affect us all, but perhaps none more so than the seniors in our community. In addition to the fear of being most at-risk seniors are also facing difficulties with isolation and depression. Additionally, it is increasingly difficult for them to obtain essential personal and groceries items, and medications.
As you know, seniors, especially those with underlying health conditions, are most at risk for serious illness resulting from exposure to COVID19. In response to this health care crisis caused by the pandemic, Medicare has stepped up to help those who need it most by waiving certain requirements for skilled nursing facility care. This is BIG. Generally,...
During the Covid-19 crisis, family members are not allowed to accompany their sick loved ones into hospitals. This is true whether they are being treated for Covid-19 symptoms or not. Your loved one may need to seek medical care for other issues and you will not be able to go with them....
