Resource Review: The Caregiver’s Notebook by Jolene Philo After just a few months of caregiving for a medically complex child, I had tried several different ways to organize Emily’s information before I arrived at a method that has now worked for us for many years. Recently Jolene Philo shared with LifeLine her new resource, The Caregiver’s Notebook,…
In January and February, Martin Pierce & Jeffery Babb made presentations to both our Tennessee and Georgia support groups sharing information about Special Needs Trusts, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Powers of Attorney and other related resources. Below are listed some of the resources which were referenced in those events as well as some additional Georgia-specific resources shared…
“Call in Hospice of Chattanooga when you or a loved one are faced with a terminal diagnosis or are struggling to cope with pain. We will provide a wonderful team of professionals to surround you and your family with care. Hospice of Chattanooga offers a wide range of services that includes hospice or end-of-life care, plus extensive grief…
Here is a list of books that have helped me as a caregiver for a family member with Alzheimer’s. While I Still Can by Rick Phelps The 36 Hour Day by Nancy L. Mace and Peter V. Rabins from Johns Hopkins Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s by Robert N. Butler Life With Alz by Mildred Kay…
Thanks to Attorney Martin Pierce (Martin Pierce Law) and Financial Planner Jeffery Babb (Battleground Financial Advisors) for spending a couple of hours with our families last night sharing the details of a Special Needs or Supplemental Needs Trusts, Guardianship, Conservatorship, and other estate planning topics. Both men have more than 20 years experience in their fields and…
What happens when something happens to you? Martin Pierce is Chattanooga’s local specialist when it comes to Special Needs Trust, Conservatorship & Guardianship. Martin Pierce is a certified estate planning law specialist and has experience in the legal areas of special needs planning, trusts, conservatorships, guardianships, Medicaid, and a host of other legal transactions.
“At BrightStar of Chattanooga, we realize that babies, infants and children living with disabilities or special needs have unique care requirements. That’s why we have trained care professionals who specialize in adminstering in-home pediatric care and can provide comprehensive case management and support for children with disabilities and special needs. From autism, spina bifida and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to cerebral palsy,…
Erlanger Health Law Partnership (EHLP), a collaboration between Erlanger Health System and Legal Aid of East Tennessee, provides free, direct legal services to patients whose household incomes are at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Erlanger Health Law Partnership (EHLP) is a community collaboration of the Erlanger Health System and Legal Aid…
