Protecting our parents
This is what you need to know about caring for aging relatives when they can’t care for themselves.
The cost of care for an elder adult
This list shows some of the costs of caregiving for an elder. Sources include the Longterm Care Calculator from AARP, calculating costs based on the Metro-D.C. area, which is approximately 25 percent higher than typical state costs in Virginia, and medicare.gov. (July 2018)
Step by Step: Becoming the guardian of an elderly parent in Virginia
The first step in any effort to obtain legal guardianship in the state of Virginia is to file a petition with the Virginia Circuit Court in the city or county where the person of concern resides, or where he or she resided prior to entering a nursing home or care facility. Anyone may file such […]
Checking the guardianship process
In 2010, at the request of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a study that looked into the cases of guardianship, specifically for cases of financial exploitation, neglect and abuse of seniors. The focus was to see if these cases are widespread across the country and to test […]
What to consider before taking on guardianship of your parents
Time to establish guardianship—Becoming a guardian is a lengthy process. According to an April 2017 publication of the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, a hearing will take place within 120 days from the filing unless postponed for cause. Call VA Legal Aid about average time of hearings/trials. Commitment—According to Virginia Legal Aid, guardianship ends […]