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Responsibilities of Being a Health Care Proxy

WebIn general, you will have authority to make any and all decisions a patient would make for him or herself, if able. This includes: – Receiving the same medical information the individual would receive. – Conferring with the medical team. – Reviewing the medical chart. – Asking questions and getting explanations. – Discussing treatment

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What is a Living Will

WebA Living Will is a health care advance directive that allows you to give written instructions that explain your wishes for future medical care, especially about end-of-life care. You cannot use a Living Will to name a health care agent; you must use a Health Care Proxy. Together, a Living Will and a Health Care […]

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What is a Health Care Proxy

WebThe Health Care Proxy allows you to choose someone you trust to make health care decisions on your behalf. Unlike a living will, a Health Care Proxy does not require that you know in advance all the decisions that may arise. Instead, your health care agent can interpret your wishes as medical circumstances change and can make …

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Five Star Rating System for Home Health Agencies

WebWe know that trusting someone to enter your loved one’s home to take care of them properly is a big deal. One step you can take to ensure that your loved one is receiving high quality care is by comparing home health care agency ratings prior to choosing one. You can compare different agencies in […]

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National Healthcare Decisions Day

WebDid you know that April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day? This date is set aside each year to encourage everyone over the age of 18 to discuss and plan ahead for a serious illness. All adults can benefit from thinking about what their healthcare choices would be if they are ever unable to speak for themselves.

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Difference Between A Non-hospital Do Not Resuscitate And A …

WebIn New York State, the Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR) was established in 1985 by a task force then overseen by Governor Mario Cuomo. It was established to resolve legal issues arising out of the refusal to provide end-of-life treatment. A DNR is a medical directive that applies only to incidents of cardiac arrest. It […]

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Raina DeDilectis, BSN, RN, DCC

WebRaina DeDilectis, BSN, RN, DCC works as an Elder Care Coordinator at Tully Law Group. Raina first found her passion for caring when she became a home health aide in 1996. Her rewarding experiences assisting those in need lead her to pursue Nursing and in 1999, she graduated Cum Laude from Molloy College with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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New York Elder Care Lawyer

WebTully Law Group has spent more than two decades helping families across Long Island and the NYC area respond to the challenges older adults face as they age and through the demands of those confronting illness and disability. Whether you have an urgent need for health care or want to plan your estate in advance, our team of attorneys

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Reducing Doctors Visits Through In-Home Care

WebDid you know that in-home care may actually reduce the number of medical visits by seniors? Home Instead, Inc. recently posted an article that lists three big reasons why in-home care is beneficial to seniors. The article can be found on their website for caregivers, www.caregiverstress.com. Aging is often accompanied by various physical …

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Irrevocable Asset Protection Trust:

WebThe implementation of our Elder Care Protection Plan would consist of estate and incapacity planning, asset protection with the Irrevocable Asset Protection Trust and finally, help the client and family prepare for long term health care in the future together with all of the advice and support from the team at Tully Law Group through the entire

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Elder Law and Estate Planning Videos

WebTully Law Group, PC focuses on helping elders and their families find and pay for good long-term care. Our firm helps those who are planning in advance for potential long-term care, as well as those who have an urgent need for care. We also offer a comprehensives service called Life-Care Planning which combines asset protection, public benefits

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The Danger Zone: When the Care Needed Exceeds the Care Being …

WebHow do you know when your loved one needs more help than you can provide? Oftentimes it is a crisis that forces families to examine this question. I have seen many families in crisis become forced to re-examine their approach to caregiving and make major changes in both their loved one’s and their own lives.

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Medicaid Planning

WebTogether with the elder law attorneys at Tully Law Group, PC, Certified Elder Law Attorney Brian Tully has helped nearly a thousand clients over 20 plus years to navigate the complicated eligibility rules of Medicaid’s community home care and nursing home programs successfully. It would be our honor to help you and your family through this time.

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Supplemental Needs Trust: Trustee Guidelines

WebGuest Post by Robert G. Gunderson Attorney At Law. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide some guidance for the trustee’s administration of a Supplemental Needs Trust.. The Trust is specifically designed to protect the continued eligibility for public benefits, most importantly Medical Assistance (M.A.) and Supplemental Social Security …

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Baby Boomers Caring for Aging Parents and Children

WebOnly 24 percent of baby boomers surveyed reported that they are saving for retirement, compared to 44 percent in 2007. As many as 60 percent of baby boomers are assisting their aging parents in some way, including paying bills and helping them purchase groceries. Additionally, more than 90 percent of the boomers surveyed have provided …

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Recognizing the Unsung Heroes: Celebrating Social Worker …

WebOutside of the office, Rubino loves to spend time with her husband, her stepchildren, and her dog Pawly in addition to working on DIY projects around her home. She said she is focusing on being content with her life and intends to enjoy it whenever she can. Shanthy Hughes, LMSW, was thrust into the world of social work from a young age.

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