Authors: Law Office Bonnie Lawston: Bonnie Lawston
New York and Long Island Estate Attorney
Star Multi Care: Stephen Sternbach, CEO
Home Health Care: New York, Florida, Pennsylvania and Ohio
When your loved one begins to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, your focus tends to be on medical issues—the kinds of treatment that may be available, the effectiveness of different medications. However, there are steps that you need to take as soon as possible to protect your rights and the rights of your loved one. The Alzheimer’s Organization identifies specific issues that you want to address after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Q: Bonnie, what do you need to do if a family member receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis?
A: You should immediately contact a lawyer who has experience crafting and executing a wide range of planning strategies. You will want to identify what types of care are available, as well as how you will pay for care. You will likely want to consider home health care vs. institutional care, and verify whether you have insurance coverage for the preferred type of care. If your loved one owns property or has access to financial accounts, you will want to take immediate steps to minimize the risk that they will sign away or lose these assets without fully understanding what they are doing. Read More
We understand that, when you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you may not know where to go to for sound and comprehensive advice about your treatment options. We work closely with Star Multi Care, a highly regarded provider of home health care services. Star Multicare provides a broad range of in-home care options for people living in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida.
To learn more about how we can help you protect your rights after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, contact our office online or call us in Huntington Station at 877-581-8498.