Proactive Care Planning for Aging Adults

Addressing the Unexpected with Compassion and Expertise

When unexpected events raise concerns about your health or that of a spouse or aging family member, it’s crucial to put a plan in place. Elder Care Law of Tennessee focuses on proactive elder care planning, addressing the needs of aging adults with precision and empathy. Recognizing the importance of timely and effective planning, we help you prepare for both expected and unexpected challenges.

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Understanding Trigger Events in Elder Care Planning

Life can change suddenly and without warning. Recognizing the signs that additional care or intervention may be needed is a crucial aspect of proactive elder care planning. These events, known as trigger events or early warning signs, indicate that an aging adult's needs are evolving, requiring immediate attention and potentially long-term solutions.

Delaying planning until urgent care is required can compromise your family's financial and emotional well-being. We want you to be prepared.  Our strategic approach at Elder Care Law of Tennessee, your trusted elder care lawyers in Knoxville, safeguards your dignity, independence, and quality of life.

  • A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, MS, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other chronic, disabling condition.

  • A catastrophic fall, medication mistake, fire, accident at home, or car wreck.

  • Getting lost, fire at home, illness of an essential caregiver, or medical emergencies such as a stroke, heart attack, or brain injury.

  • Situations where a loved one is forgetful, depressed, wandering, malnourished, dehydrated, mismanaging medications, or unable to care for themselves due to functional limitations in their activities of daily living.

Signals that it may be time for a comprehensive review and adjustment of an elder care plan:

Why Choose Elder Care Law of Tennessee for Care Planning Needs?

As your elder care lawyers near you, we empower you with proactive planning strategies that give you control over the aging process. Our services offer several benefits:

  • Immediate Relief: Accesses care for your loved one, reducing uncertainty and stressful decision-making and hours of research for family caregivers.

  • Community Connections: Taps into a network of local services and resources, facilitating aging in place or identifying options for independent living, assisted living, memory care or other residential placement, including nursing homes.

  • Independence Preservation: Keeps your loved one’s dignity and independence at the forefront by prioritizing comfortable aging at home.

  • Legal and Financial Security: Organizes all legal and financial affairs to protect assets and ensure compliance with laws.

  • Future Preparedness: Prepares you with a supportive network for effectively managing legal, health care, and long-term care decisions and transitions.

Avoid the crisis with the help of Elder Care Law of Tennessee. Experience how our person-first approach and extensive local connections redefine elder care planning in Knoxville, East Tennessee, and Middle Tennessee.

  • I don't know what I would have done without them!! They helped not only to develop a care plan for my dad who became ill suddenly but also followed through with getting everything accomplished.

    Heather I.
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  • Wonderful law firm that specializes in advocating for the elderly. We used them to help navigate care and legal planning needs for my uncle and everyone was great. We never would have gotten through the process without them.

    Chad P.
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  • Bailey Schiermeyer is our attorney and she is so kind, caring and patient. She helped us with my parents Estate planning and she is always there if we need anything.

    Amy
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Take the First Step Towards Peace of Mind

Don’t wait until a crisis occurs. Start planning for the future today with Elder Care Law of Tennessee. Our Life Care Planning services are designed to empower you and your loved ones, ensuring you have the support and resources needed to navigate the complexities of long-term care with confidence and peace of mind.

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