Elder Law Advice: Advocating For Your Loved One with Dementia!
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- Опубліковано 18 тра 2024
- Today's episode is a game-changer for anyone caring for a loved one with dementia. I had the privilege of interviewing Bob Mannor, an elder law attorney with a unique practice that focuses specifically on dementia care. This isn't just another discussion; it's a deep dive into how you can advocate for your loved one whether they are in a nursing home, hospital, or any type of care facility.
Bob shares groundbreaking strategies and legal insights that can transform your approach to navigating the complex world of elder care. From understanding the critical role of elder law in dementia care planning to practical tips on advocating effectively within the healthcare system, this interview covers it all. Bob's expertise will empower you to ensure that your loved one receives the best possible care and support.
Why watch? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the legal and care challenges that come with dementia, this interview is for you. Learn how to leverage legal tools to advocate fiercely and effectively for your loved one, ensuring they live with the dignity they deserve.
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This lawyer is worth gold for families dealing with dementia folks .
This wonderful gentleman should lead or facilitate a movement to make compassionate elder care advocacy available across the USA. So much of this discussion evoked memories of advocating for my elder relatives.
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Thank-you for all you do! My father went thru 2 years of hell, I tried my best to get him the best care I could, but sadly he passed away - in-home hospice care for his last 4 weeks, a terrible stage 4 wound on his lower back. There is a special place in hell for greedy, negligent care facilities that take advantage of our sick elderly loved ones.
I am so so SO sorry to hear this about your father's care. ❤️🩹😢
Dr. Natali, Thank you for this wonderful interview. I hope Bob Mannor's type of law office becomes the norm in the future of Elder Law. Please bring him back for more interviews.
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During the ten years I have been my mother’s caregiver, she has been in several hospitals, rehabs and has been in Assisted Living for nine of those years. Recently my brother asked who has been in charge reviewing and the continuity of meds for all this time. My answer, “Me”. As of now, this is changing. The family is requiring that the Medical Director, also her doctor, take a very close at her meds. He has already made some adjustments. This should serve as a warning to all caregivers!
If you are the HCPOA or Medical POA, you can act for or against the doctor's wishes JUST LIKE IF YOU WERE THE PATIENT. A patient can decline meds. I have had to refuse on my loved one's behalf based on my research or her previous requests even though the LO was no longer cognizant.
Dr. Natali and Bob Manor, thank you SO much for this video! I haven’t even finished watching it yet, and feel compelled to comment.
I’m also in Michigan and wish I have learned about Bob’s law firm years ago. I’m my mom’s DPOA and have dealt with pretty much the full spectrum of issues you have mentioned so far. The list is almost endless. From the bankruptcy of a Lifetime Continuum of Care facility and the financial hardship this created, being locked out during the pandemic, using cameras in LTC, contacting our Ombudsman and Agency on Aging, medication being used inappropriately, a care plan not updated for two years, skipped showers, and so much more. It’s truly been at a minimum a part time job, and at times a full time one. (I retired early so big into my lifetime earnings). My experiences have compelled me to advocate with the Alzheimer’s Association of SE Michigan, for Theresa’s Law in MI, and The Essential Caregivers Act at the federal level.
Keep up your great work! I’ll be sharing this video and other resources provided widely.
Thank you so much for your comment.
Excellent and informative video. My husband and I are working with an Elder Law firm who is a member of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Assn. Their social worker and Medicaid associates have been invaluable with the sudden need for my husband to be placed into memory care. I would highly advise contacting a firm who doesn't just work with estate planning and Medicaid applications. I have learned things today that I was not aware of as far as rights, since we are in the early stages of this process. Thank you so much for your time!
OMG, I can totally relate to this situation. I have had to fight/advocate for my loved one constantly. This is an ongoing process. This is awesome. It's so nice to hear that this is available. Not all facilities are willing to work with family members even if they are HCPOA. 😊
Definitely request a written care plan. Keep documenting when they fail and of course when they excel too.
The sad part of getting help is you really need to have money to hire attorneys. In some states like Tennessee, the spouse can’t keep her husband’s Social Security income to survive on her own even if she sells their home to pay for elder home care for her husband. 😅She would have to put the house solely in her name so the gov. Can’t take the house and she could sell it to get money to survive on her own.
Thank you Natalie for this informative meeting.
Totally recommend cameras, but even that can't prevent abuse out of camera view (bathroom, hallway, etc.).
Yay! An attorney as a guest speaker!! Thank you. ❤
almost 13,000 a month for my moms care. Save your money people, I had no idea !
What costs so much?
This is such a needed resource. I have learned so much researching and from your site. HCPOA or Medical POA or Guardians must advocate for their LOs. Some facilities will try to ignore or dismiss you. Know your (and your LOs) rights!!!
I had trouble getting my sister to be re-assessed because of a status change. DSS helped me understand Title 22 regulations. What the regulations are can differ from the contract one signs. There are so many gray areas. It's disturbing.
I had QIO on speed dial. I was able to challenge and appeal at each turn and bought time.
Wow this Lawyer and the information You provided was excellent. Seems if they accept Medicare or Medicaid the facilty needs to provide a care plan or a discharge care plan.
Thank you for this video.
You are very welcome! 💖
Thank you for this‼️❤️ Lots of good Info, but a lot to navigate! Just have to do my homework now.👏👍😊
Sending you love 💖
From Canada. I am sent to lawyers for final answers. And when I get there they don't have the answers. So much trial and error. Still looking after Dad but Mom died while I ran into terrible medical care decisions and complete failure of the social services for seniors. I felt like a problem person too Natali, in the hospital and care homes. I'm pretty sure my name comes up in staff meetings. I wish I'd been more of a problem with my Mom's situation.
So sorry to hear this. Sending you so much love 💖
WOW SO MUCH INFORMATION
THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
licensed facility versus standard assisted living facility. They are not regulated and the law is useless. So frustrating. What about charges and requirements for medication dispensing? I had a facility refuse to let me control the medications for my loved one. They wanted to charge me $700 per month to dispense 7 pills a day. I refused and they sent us an involuntary discharge. Fortunately I had already set up a new location because I knew they would do this. They were very money focused.
My mom was receiving meds from the VA free of charge. The facility we chose refused to use the VA meds. They said the only place they would buy meds from was a company owned by CVS. I don't remember the name of the pharmacy company, but they literally take your choice away and they can charge whatever they want. This seems illegal, but it's not.
Gracias a lot! :)
You're so welcome!
Great video, thanks!
Great advice :)
This is SO VERY HELPFUL!!!
Glad it was helpful! 💖
Thank you.
What if the hospitalized patient is not of Medicare age? Do they still qualify for the same discharge care meeting? Does this only pertain to Medicare-age patients? Thanks in advance for your response.
I would like to know if these suggestions, care plans, especially a written care plan and advocacy would be the same for a younger person who is placed in a residential or group home for intellectually disabled? Or does all this just apply to the elderly or those with dementia?
I need an Elder Law Attorney. I’m in New Mexico.
Elder Law Attorney for my mother was $8,000.00.
It was $10,000 for my mom but that covered everything even doing her will, financial s, etc. And I came and stayed since I was a widow and I would not trade that for anything . it is like getting to really know her again. She may have been in and out of hospital some, but she lived to be 94! With a sound mind mostly as she was in a familiar stting. I know most people don't get that chance We were lucky!
While it is not an inexpensive process, if your loved one has any sort of substantial estate, it probably saved you way more than the $8,000. If the estate is not substantial, it might have at least saved your peace of mind. I've been around the healthcare industry for MANY years so we did not go this route, but we did look at the option. We were able to do most of the legwork while our LO was still cognizant enough to put mechanisms (POA, HCPOA, living will) in place. Work on these things early! If your LO balks, remind them that this is to protect them and their assets to pay for their care first and then finally, to pass on to their heirs. A will, if able to be done (more legal restrictions on diagnosis issues on this one), get it done asap!
Definitely a target rich environment.