Why Long-Term Care Planning is Even More Important During a Pandemic (Part 2 of a 3-part Series)
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Suzanne is a family caregiver for her 75-year-old mother who has dementia and for her two young children. She is most concerned about her mother, who has a weakened immune system, and her infant son, being only 2 months old. With no vaccine at the moment, the best thing caregivers similar to Suzanne can do is take precautions by staying home, washing hands, and wiping things down.
As the instances of coronavirus increase in our area, experts say that family caregivers, similar to Suzanne, are in a uniquely difficult situation. Those who are at home are challenged with isolation from activities that the caregiver and patient count on. At the same time, caregivers aren’t getting any opportunities for much-needed respite, making this a particularly difficult time for
everyone.
Being at home with loved ones with dementia or other debilitating diseases 24/7 during a pandemic makes us seriously think about what will happen when their condition worsens and the time comes when we can no longer care for our loved one at home. The challenges we are facing with our loved ones are only going to get more difficult than they are now, making planning for long-term care in advance
essential.
In part one of this series, I discussed why estate planning is of vital importance during this global pandemic. In part two, I will explore elder law and planning for long-term care, and in
part 3, I will focus on retirement and financial planning.
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