Arizona Senior Law

Question: Is it true that I have to go into a nursing home in order to get onto ALTCS?

Answer: While skilled nursing facilities certainly have their appropriate place along the continuum of care, it is not the only option for someone in order to receive ALTCS benefits. Other settings include assisted living communities and group [...]

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Please join JacksonWhite and Hospice Family Care for a presentation about an important but often misunderstood benefit for Wartime Veterans.  Find out how the VA Aid and Attendance benefit can help your clients pay for needed care.
Wednesday, Dec 16th at 12:00-1:30pm
Hospice Family Care- 100 E. Sheldon Street- Prescott
RSVP to Ned Dagle, Hospice Family Care to [...]

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So many of our calls that come in for our “Free Pre-Screen” have to do with Advance Directives -  or I should say – the Lack of having Advance Directives in place.  Please do not wait to complete your power of attorney forms.   You should have a Financial Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney [...]

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Question: “The hospice social worker recommended that I look into Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) for my husband. This is a second marriage for both of us and we have always kept our finances separate. How can I protect myself and still get him the coverage that he needs to pay for his care?”
Answer: This [...]

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Outreach and education are so important when it comes to identifying benefits for those who may be eligible. ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System) and the VA (Veteran’s Administration) Pension program are two benefits that I frequently discuss. Most of the time I get a statement of, “well, I know I can’t have [...]

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In partnership with C.A.R.E.S., JacksonWhite is pleased to announce the release of the new Social Services Toolkit.  This Toolkit contains everything from power of attorney forms to cognitive assessment tools and long-term care financial documents.  If you are a social worker or health care facility staff, you now have access to all the guidance you [...]

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Are you thinking about applying for Arizona Long Term Care but are unsure if you or your loved one will qualify?  Jackson White offers a free phone analysis.  Our Elder Care Coordinator’s are available to answer any questions you may have about the benefits of the program and eligibility criteria.  Please don’t hesitate to call [...]

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It’s that time of year again! Please join us in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease. You can form your team now for the 2009 Memory Walk through the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. This is a family-friendly event and your four-legged friends are invited to join as well through the dog registration. There are five Memory [...]

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JacksonWhite has provided assistance to thousands of families over the years.  Our attorneys are experts in ALTCS and VA rules and procedures.  Our team has a reputation for finding the best possible outcome for families in need of long-term healthcare.  In addition to experienced attorneys, our Elder Law team is comprised of Elder Care Coordinators, [...]

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Thanks to Paige Hector with C.A.R.E.S – we found this great new resource for nursing facility social workers!!   It’s a wonderful collection of journal articles, resources and general information about SW in the LTC setting.
http://www.uiowa.edu/~socialwk/NursingHomeResource/index.html
I got on the listserv and already am getting wonderful information from social services directors and geriatric social workers from across the [...]

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