With regard to the letter from a person whose brother is ailing and needs family support (“Torn Apart”), there are law firms all around the country that practice a process called Life Care Planning, which helps deal with legal, financial and health issues that come up when a family member is facing a new health situation, from ones like this reader detailed to those struggling with cognitive impairment issues. These life care planning firms can be found at lcplfa.org.

Life care planning connects families with a lawyer to address legal issues, as well as an Elder Care Coordinator, normally a nurse or social worker, to help address health and care needs. I’ll be clear that these services can be expensive up front but can help families save money in the long run.For the record, I myself am not a lawyer, but work at a firm that does Life Care Planning, and I have been amazed by the effect the work can have on families.– Reader

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