5 /5 Donna Green: At a time in life when so much attention needs to be directed toward caring for one we love dearly who is aging, it’s difficult to also navigate the maze of elder affairs that needs to be in place. My mother, who lived with us, had Alzheimer’s disease and gradually needed more care than we were able to provide. We first tried to figure it out ourselves and then decided to seek the assistance of a local Elder Law attorney. After our first meeting with this other lawyer, we determined that although she was very knowledgeable, our mother would not have the resources to hire her for the entire process. Also, communication was tedious—it typically took a week or two to receive a reply to my emails.
So, I began again to search online for direction and information that could be helpful. In my search, I came across radio programs from Joseph Pippin. They were extremely informative and helpful. After listening to several topics, I decided to give them a call. I wasn’t sure we could afford the services but thought maybe they could answer a few questions for me.
From that call, the story is nothing but positive. We worked with John Frazier and Amy Fraska, his assistant. They guided us every step of the way in understanding her legal options and processing Mom’s Medicaid application to help her in paying for the care she needed. They are knowledgeable, accessible, professional, and affordable (basing fees on each clients financial situation). They guided us step-by-step through paperwork, interviews, and proper documentation. John called me directly as many evenings as necessary and Amy was always available to answer questions via phone or email. The entire process went relatively quickly and smoothly in my mom’s case.
John’s team was an answer to prayer for my mother and our entire family. She is now safe and happy in a local memory care assisted living facility with funding from multiple sources in place that make it all possible. If you are caring for an aging loved one and need assistance, I would highly recommend you contact them for an evaluation of your situation.