As you and your loved ones age, you might wonder what are the available options for housing for seniors, and what is the right fit? The good news is that there are several broad options for senior housing and within each option is a spectrum of smaller options to best meet your needs. We will break each housing option down…
Big Three from Episode #065: Diablo Valley Foundation for the aging is not just for orphaned seniors. They provide support to all seniors and their family members however they may need it. DVFA has various programs, but their primary three services include professional private fiduciary services, care management, and adult daycare. DVFA’s mission is to provide support enabling older adults…
Big Three from Episode #063: Villages like Lamorinda help older adults age in place and cultivate community and connection. Memberships provide various services from events and activities to referrals, home-based help, and more. Villages are non-profit and membership-based. Time-stamped Show Notes: 3:32 – What is the concept of the village, how did it get started? 5:10 – What geographic regions…
Big Three from Episode #062: It’s important to understand wage orders and necessary laws. Know how you are utilizing your employee. Keep track of all work by maintaining accurate and labor code-compliant time records. Time-stamped Show Notes: 5:55 – What is a wage order? 9:04 – How does the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights fit together with wage orders? 13:04…
The California Department of Health Care Services recently announced new Medi-Cal resource numbers for 2021. In All County Welfare Directors Letter (ACWDL) 20-27 the Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA) was increased to $130,380 and the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA) was increased to $3,260 for 2021. The CSRA is the amount of non-exempt assets that the spouse of a Medi-Cal applicant…
Big Three from Episode #056: Don’t wait until it’s too late, start planning NOW! Treat your parents like your partner. Listen to what’s important to your parents. What do they want to happen? Time-stamped Show Notes: 5:43 – When is the right time for adult children to have conversations with their parents, and what is the best approach? 7:51 –…
Estate planning is not just for seniors. Ideally, as soon as you turn eighteen you should have some version of an estate plan because your parents are no longer automatically able to make decisions or act on your behalf. There are several reasons to create a power of attorney for finances once you turn eighteen. For example, the military helps…
It’s never too early to start planning for eldercare, whether for a relative, a spouse, or yourself. Generally, eldercare is separate and distinct from nursing home care. Nursing homes provide medical and personal care in a clinical setting. Eldercare offers personal care in a home-like or social setting. In California, there are three primary types of eldercare: Assisted living, home…
