Care giving for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. In addition to making sure that your loved one’s daily needs are met, you must deal with the fact that your relationship with this person is no longer what it once was. Plus, you are trying to maintain some sort of life of your own. As a caregiver, you need to take into consideration how you are doing as well, and recognize the boundaries between what you can handle on your own and what things you need to get assistance for from others.
Taking on the responsibility of providing for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can often cause the caregiver to experience financial stress. It’s often inconsistent with holding any other job, and reducing household income can often produce financial strain. Despite that, many caregivers feel uncomfortable with the idea of charging a parent or other loved one for their work. Even those who entertain the idea may not have a handle on what’s fair.
Fortunately, these issues can often be addressed in a very positive way with proper legal planning. This is generally not the type of legal help for which the assistance of a “general practice” attorney would be appropriate. You need an elder law attorney – someone who focuses his or her professional practice in dealing with the specific types of legal issues that Alzheimer’s families face, such as Coulson Elder Law.
Should You Consider a Reverse Mortgage?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses what the right situation is for someone to consider getting a reverse mortgage. ? Should You Consider a Reverse Mortgage? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law in St. Louis Missouri and O’Fallon Illinois, serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan […]
A Powerful, Simple Idea for Preserving Family History

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, shares a simple yet powerful way for preserving family history with a loved one before they die. ? A Powerful, Simple Idea for Preserving Family History Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law in O’Fallon, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri, […]
What “CELA” Stands For and Why I’m So Proud to Be One

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, explains what CELA means and why he is so proud of this special designation from the National Elder Law Foundation. ? What “CELA” Stands For and Why I’m So Proud to Be One Transcript: Hi, I am Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law in […]
How Carefully-Drafted Legal Documents Can Help Prevent Elder Financial Abuse

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney discusses how well legal documents are drafted can actually make a significant difference in terms of preventing elder financial abuse. ? How Carefully-Drafted Legal Documents Can Help Prevent Elder Financial Abuse Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law servicing clients throughout the St. […]
How to Help Prevent Elders From Being Victims of Scams

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney passes along five practical tips to seniors, or your senior loved ones, for keeping them from being victims of scams. ? How to Help Prevent Elders From Being Victims of Scams Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. I want […]