Caregiving is one of the most difficult, time consuming, and ultimately, most rewarding jobs any of us will have. While there are moments of love and joy, there are often many more moments of isolation, feeling overwhelmed, and frustration. It can be difficult to take...
Comprehensive Elder Law Services
Month: December 2020
What To Do With These Meds?
What do you do with old medications? Where is the best place to keep them? Here are a few places to go for resources. This is a good article on where to keep – and where not to keep – your medications. Heat can lessen the effects of many medications, and in some...
How Does Texas Rank?
AARP has come out with a state scorecard on long term care services. Overall, Texas is ranked 28th overall when compared to other states on a variety of categories. Here are a few highlights: We are ranked 20th overall on affordability and access to care We don’t do...
Open Enrollment
Medicare open enrollment begins this Saturday, October 15, and runs through December 7. I really encourage everyone with a Medicare Part D plan (prescription drug plan) to review your current plan and compare it to other plans. Open enrollment is the only time you can...
Alzheimer’s Walk
Saturday was a great day for a walk–cool in the morning, warm later on. Team Katten Benson Zachry, LLP joined several hundred others as we walked to end Alzheimer’s disease. We had a great time, dogs included! I hope that everyone will consider joining us next year,...
Congratulations To Dana Brown!
Congratulations to the newest member of the Katten Benson Zachry, LLP team, Dana Brown, for passing the Texas Bar Exam! We are excited to have a new attorney. Give Dana a call for your elder law needs!
New Medicare Benefit
Medicare news that may be helpful for many: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced that Medicare is adding coverage for preventive services to reduce obesity. This adds to Medicare’s existing portfolio of preventive services that are...
Dementia And Holiday Celebrations
Is your family struggling to celebrate the holidays with a loved one who has dementia? The change in routine, hustle and bustle, and added noise of parties and family get-togethers can spell disastrous results for the dementia patient. How have you modified your...
Travelling With An Older Adult To Get Easier
One of the most frustrating processes in life is boarding an airplane. You’re already rushed to be on time, making sure you packed everything you need… and now you have to go through security. Travelling with an older adult, much like with a small child, increases...
So What About This Va Benefit?
Our office is seeing an increased number of clients interested in applying for the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit. This is a great benefit offered to veterans and their families that can help pay for long term care. There does, however, seem to be a lot of...