Elder Law:
For this 3-part series on Transitions, the final reference to the pilot training philosophy, C-A-N, after Communicate and Aviate, is Navigate. In pilot-speak, this implies “work your map and make a plan to get there.” I imagine the “map” to be conversations and legal documents. The “plan” to use them sometimes requires assistance and advice, or just confirmation that you’re headed in the right direction. In any case, I’ve outlined below some resources that may be of interest, depending on your current situation.
Professionals: Attorneys and financial advisers can be very helpful, and some specialize in very specific assistance. But, some of us may not have considered some other problem-solvers like:
- Mediators who can help resolve disputes among family, caregivers, and professionals – whoever needs to be involved in a solution to the problem. There are many mediator services – depending on the area you’re in or the type of problem you’re having. These are just a start:
- Dispute Resolution Center in Saint Paul (651)292-6067
- Conflict Resolution Center in Minneapolis http://www.crcminnesota.org/
- Community Mediation Services in Minneapolis Suburbs http://mediationprogram.com/
- Elder Law Mediators (look on line for specialists in this area) Here’s an example: http://www.mediate.com/Minnesota/
- Care Management (care advocacy and management services, caregiver coaches). Depending on your financial resources, there are a number of private and public services that can assist you in figuring out what transition point you or your family member is experiencing. They can also assist you with actually making the transition and managing it. Some services even offer coaching for caregivers.
An example of a private service is
Matrix AdvoCare Network http://www.matrixadvocare.com/
Some public services:
Senior LinkAge Line http://www.mnaging.org/advisor/SLL.htm
Minnesota Department of Human Services http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_137974
Minnesota Department of Public Health (Guide to MN’s public health care programs) http://www.health.state.mn.us/clearinghouse/public.htm
Support Groups: http://www.csa.us/seniorsupportgroups.aspx
Senior Citizen Centers: YMCA https://www.ymcatwincities.org/community_programs/social_services/community_outreach/senior_centers/
Senior Community Services http://seniorcommunity.org/
Senior Living:
http://seniorhousingguide.us/index.html www.Seniorhousingnet.com http://www.aplaceformom.com/Resources: (websites and books)
If you’d rather have a book or you appreciate on-line reading, there are sites that specialize in providing a wide variety of resources – these are just a couple to get you started:
Certified Senior Advisors http://www.csa.us/FreeResources.aspx
Inside Elder Care http://www.insideeldercare.com/books/
This blog is written by Bridget-Michaele Reischl, Attorney DECORO LAW OFFICE, PLLC www.decorolaw.comALL READERS: This blog is not, nor shall it be deemed to be, legal advice or counsel. This blog does not create an attorney-client relationship with any reader. It is designed to encourage thoughtful consideration of important legal issues with the expectation that readers will seek professional advice from a licensed attorney.
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