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10 Tips for family Caregivers
According to www.thefamilycaregiver.org, more than 65 million Americans provide care for an ill, disabled or aged family member or friend. They spend more than 20 hours per week dedicating themselves to their loved ones. Click on the link below to … Continue reading
Leeza Gibson Shares Advice to Caregivers
After losing her mother and grandmother to Alzheimer’s, Leeza Gibson of Dancing with Stars and Entertainment Tonight, was inspired to take on a new role. As the AARP’s new Ambassador for Care, she plans on helping others cope with caring … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Assisted Living Services, Caregivers, Estate Planning Awareness, General Elder Law, General Estate Planning, Home Health Services, Skilled Nursing Care, Special Needs Planning
Tagged attorney, Baton Rouge, Caregivers, elder law, elder law attorney, estate planning, Legacy Center, Linda Melancon, Louisiana
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Legacy Center of Louisiana, LLC announces the opening of a second location.
The Legacy Center of Louisiana, LLC, whose main office is in Prairieville, is excited to announce the opening of a second location. The new location is located at 412 North 4th Street, Suite 326, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. It allows … Continue reading
Whitney Houston’s Legacy
The unexpected death of pop star, Whitney Houston, was a shock to many people. She was legend to those who have listened and loved her music for decades. During this sad time, it is a reminder that people should always … Continue reading
Posted in Estate Planning Awareness, General Elder Law, General Estate Planning, Will
Tagged 2012, advance directives, attorney, Baton Rouge, elder law, elder law attorney, estate planning, estate planning attorney, Legacy Center, Linda S. Melancon, Louisiana
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Religion Plays Role in Health Care Directive
According to a Wall Street Journal Health blog, research proves that advance communication of one’s wishes about end-of-life decisions to loved ones can greatly relieve stress on families placed in the position of having to make these intricate choices. Yet, … Continue reading
Are You Listening?
Remember when your parents were lecturing you on the rules for taking the car for a spin? Dad would put his face in front of yours and say, “Are you listening?” Of course you would say “sure” even though your … Continue reading
Skilled Nursing Care in the Greater Baton Rouge Area
According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, Tom Barr needed a place to for his mother, Margaret Barr, who suffers from memory loss and dementia. Tom decided Margaret needed more help than her assisted living facility could provide as … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Assisted Living Services, General Elder Law, General Estate Planning, Home Health Services, Skilled Nursing Care
Tagged 2012, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living Facilities, Assisted Living Services, attorney, Baton Rouge, elder law, estate planning, Home Health Services, Linda S. Melancon, Louisiana, Memory loss, Skilled Nursing Care
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Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011
Recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs passed the first cost-of-living adjustment since 2008 which has increased VA benefits by 3.6%. The Senate approved the Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011 which became effective on December 1, 2011 for benefits … Continue reading
Posted in General Estate Planning, VA Planning
Tagged attorney, Baton Rouge, elder law, estate planning, lawyer, Legacy Center, Linda S. Melancon, Louisiana, VA, Veterans, Veterans benefits
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Pearl Harbor Day
Today is the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. On December 07, 1941, Japanese forces attacked America’s naval bases in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. America declared war on Japan and we entered into WWII. The attacks on Pearl Harbor will always … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, attorney, Baton Rouge, lawyer, Legacy Center, Linda S. Melancon, Louisiana, Pearl Harbor Day, VA, Veterans
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National Estate Planning Awareness Month
In 2008, Congress proclaimed the third week in October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. The resolution noted “Many Americans are unaware that lack of estate planning and financial illiteracy may cause their assets to be disposed of to unintended … Continue reading