Southerners often pride themselves on taking care of family.  However, as family members live longer and Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are becoming more common, caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. Many times, family members cannot quit their jobs to care for the loved one, or they may not have the care-giving expertise to meet their loved one’s needs. When it’s time to consider skilled care, like a nursing home, the family needs to talk to an elder law attorney about asset protection and potential government benefits, such as Medicaid and SSI. Avoid "Spend Down" with a … [Read more...]