It’s the holiday season. For many people, that means it is time to take off from work, relax, enjoy Denver’s brisk winter weather, and spend meaningful time with friends and loved ones. Of course, for many people this means partaking in holiday festivities, and for some this presents the risk […]
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The Medicare Incentive When it comes to the subject of how and where we spend our final days, there is a lot of confusion and anxiety. Where will I be able to get the care I need? Will I be able to afford it? What will be the best setting […]
A well-versed Denver nursing home attorney knows that many individuals are either caregivers or they know someone who is a caregiver for an aging family member. A study entitled, “Caregiving in the U.S.,” which was undertaken at the request of the National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with AARP, found […]
End-of-Life Decisions Part II: Should Such Decisions Include Ending One’s Life?
In Part I of End of Life Decisions, Levine Law discussed the importance of living wills and advance directives in making sure an individual’s desired medical care is implemented even when that person is unable to direct such care. Crucial to fulfilling a person’s wishes is the appointment of a […]
Most people have heard the terms “living will” and “advance directive.” If you have had surgery or any other type of medical procedure in the last 20 years, it is highly likely you had a conversation with medical personnel about having a living will or advance directive in place prior […]