A Senior Planning Guide: Managing Legal Needs for Estate & Medical Wishes

2263 Pineview Drive,Valdosta GA 31602

17 February, 2022

Description

An overview of good planning practices for yourself or loved one regarding medical resources and managing your estate or business. We want to provide you with important guidance on where to start taking control of your medical wishes and legal needs. Whether you need this education for yourself or as a caregiver, we will provide information on the following topics:Medical Resources and DecisionsEssential Legal DocumentsFinancial AssistanceGift & Estate PlanningFamily InvolvementOrganizing Important PapersThere will be a question and answer session after our presentation, so please come prepared with questions! Refreshments will be provided, and masks are strongly encouraged. Hospice of South Georgia provides care to any person of any age facing a life-limiting illness, with life-expectancy of approximately 6 months or less. For patients and families seeking care focused on quality of life and comfort, Hospice of South Georgia is the right choice for you or your loved one's care. Hospice care is provided most often in the home, but is also offered in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and at the Langdale Hospice House.  The Langdale Hospice House is an inpatient care center available exclusively to patients under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.  The sooner we can help, the more patients and their families can benefit!Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances. It is the policy of Hospice of South Georgia not to discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental handicap or ability to pay in the delivery of services or treatment.Anyone can refer themselves or someone they care about to Hospice of South Georgia. There is no cost and no obligation for an assessment. If other services besides hospice care can better meet the needs of someone, we will help locate and refer to those services.  Our service area reaches into 8 counties of South Georgia, which include: Atkinson, Berrien, Brooks, Clinch, Cook, Echols, Lanier and Lowndes counties.