On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Jun 16, 2020 | elder law
Most children want the best for their parents, especially as they enter their retirement years. They want to take care of their parents, similar to how their parents took care of them as a child. Luckily, there are multiple options for children to consider in terms of...
On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | May 18, 2020 | elder law
Most people know there are severe consequences if seniors or elderly residents contract certain infections or illnesses. However, most people do not know the ease in which infection and illness spread in nursing home environments. According to a study conducted in...
On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Mar 26, 2020 | elder law, medicaid planning
Age affects everyone, but most people do not plan for it. Instead, we embrace the ideals of “forever young” and focus on what our needs are in the present. However, now is the perfect time to think about your future and what you’ll need as you age. One significant...
On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Dec 30, 2019 | elder law
Different life challenges emerge as people in Pittsburgh get older. Such challenges, such as illness or aging, can hamper the ability of an older person to live alone, and some elderly individuals find it necessary to move to a new residence. Fortunately, there are...
On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Apr 28, 2019 | elder law, Firm News
Most adults in Pennsylvania have either personally had to care for an aging family member or known someone who has been faced with this responsibility. As the youngest baby boomers approach their 60s, this reality will only impact even more people across the nation....
On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Apr 25, 2019 | elder law, Firm News
Most of us don’t want to imagine what will happen if we become unable to care for our own needs. But, as we age, it often becomes more challenging to manage our affairs and get the care we need. In some cases, the best way to ensure a loved one receives the care...
On Behalf of James S. Vergotz, Attorney at Law | Mar 29, 2019 | elder law, Firm News, medicaid planning
As we get older, it seems the cost of staying healthy and independent only rises. For many older Pennsylvania residents, finding funds to pay for this care causes stress and uncertainty.But, state Medicaid waiver programs can help you or your loved one obtain the care...
