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Terminal Illness and Long-Term Care with Candace Dellacona
Manage episode 415403378 series 1508100
Do you know what steps to take and how to keep yourself secure in the face of a devastating medical diagnosis? In this episode of Financially Ever After Widowhood, host Stacy Francis talks to Candace Dellacona, a family lawyer who helps older adults plan for their future. They discuss how to prepare for long-term care and protect your assets, such as ensuring you have a healthcare proxy and power of attorney and considering long-term care insurance. They also dive into why you should have a team of experts, including a geriatric care manager, who can help you find the best care options for your situation.
- Planning for the future with a terminal illness diagnosis involves crisis planning to protect assets and ensure proper care for the sick spouse.
- Medicaid and Medicare are essential programs to understand when planning for long-term care, with Medicaid serving as a payer of last resort for costs not covered by Medicare.
- Long-term care insurance can provide options and financial relief for individuals facing the need for extended care, offering flexibility in choosing care providers and settings.
- Advanced directives, including a health care proxy and power of attorney for finances, are crucial documents to have in place after receiving a serious medical diagnosis to ensure proper decision-making and care.
- Building a team of professionals, including financial advisors, elder law attorneys, and geriatric care managers, is essential for navigating the complexities of long-term care planning and advocacy.
- Support groups can be valuable resources for information and recommendations on care providers, legal assistance, and financial planning strategies for individuals facing medical crises and long-term care needs.
Resources
Candace Dellacona on the Web | LinkedIn | Facebook
Email: Candace.Dellacona@offitkurman.com
Phone: 212-545-1656
Stacy Francis | LinkedIn | X(Twitter)
Email: stacy@francisfinancial.com
180 episodes
Manage episode 415403378 series 1508100
Do you know what steps to take and how to keep yourself secure in the face of a devastating medical diagnosis? In this episode of Financially Ever After Widowhood, host Stacy Francis talks to Candace Dellacona, a family lawyer who helps older adults plan for their future. They discuss how to prepare for long-term care and protect your assets, such as ensuring you have a healthcare proxy and power of attorney and considering long-term care insurance. They also dive into why you should have a team of experts, including a geriatric care manager, who can help you find the best care options for your situation.
- Planning for the future with a terminal illness diagnosis involves crisis planning to protect assets and ensure proper care for the sick spouse.
- Medicaid and Medicare are essential programs to understand when planning for long-term care, with Medicaid serving as a payer of last resort for costs not covered by Medicare.
- Long-term care insurance can provide options and financial relief for individuals facing the need for extended care, offering flexibility in choosing care providers and settings.
- Advanced directives, including a health care proxy and power of attorney for finances, are crucial documents to have in place after receiving a serious medical diagnosis to ensure proper decision-making and care.
- Building a team of professionals, including financial advisors, elder law attorneys, and geriatric care managers, is essential for navigating the complexities of long-term care planning and advocacy.
- Support groups can be valuable resources for information and recommendations on care providers, legal assistance, and financial planning strategies for individuals facing medical crises and long-term care needs.
Resources
Candace Dellacona on the Web | LinkedIn | Facebook
Email: Candace.Dellacona@offitkurman.com
Phone: 212-545-1656
Stacy Francis | LinkedIn | X(Twitter)
Email: stacy@francisfinancial.com
180 episodes
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