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Working with a financial advisor, who is “advising” on preparing the VA application, and how to obtain VA Benefits, if NOT ACCREDITATED is against the law.

An Assisted Living Facility or Home Care Agency cannot pay for the filing of the application, or pay someone or organization to do so. Otherwise they are breaking the law.

“If I can no longer take care of myself, or my spouse, can I automatically go to the VA nursing home?”

The VA may provide nursing home care to all veterans, but, only if space permits.

How Do You Take Care of Mom – Long Distance

You live in a different city or state than mom. You try your best to see her, take the long trips, as much as you can. You call every day. However, no matter what you do, you feel the guilt, for not being there for her.

The myth of giving all your assets away so you can qualify for Medicaid is WRONG.

If you gifted assets away, you will not receive Medicaid, for a period of time, depending on how much you gifted.

Although, there are laws in place, elder abuse continues in staggering numbers.

Be aware that elder abuse or neglect can occur at any time, in any community, at any economic level, among all races and nationalities.

Beware of VA and Medicaid information on the internet, even from professional sources

Basically, the only good advice, is “Consult with an estate-planning attorney or other asset-protection professional who is steeped in knowledge of VA pensions and assisted-living benefits.”

Is your Independant Financial Advisor Accredited?

Ask if the financial advisor is VA accredited? If they are not, they have not performed required education to become accredited. Check accreditation at the VA Accreditation website.

What is Medicaid Estate Recovery?

The state cannot force you to sell your residence, but they will put a lien on the property, and when you die, the Government will go after your estate.

more medicaid information is available, on the internet, whether that information is right or wrong.

As the Internet grows, at an ever expanding pace, seniors and their loved ones, are usually, more confused because more information is available, whether that information is right or wrong.

Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease

Although families, keep the Alzheimer victim at home, as long as possible, most people with the disease move into an assisted living facility or nursing home.

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