Category archives: Resources
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8 years ago
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When people retire they often have more time to travel. Although Medicare coverage is generally not available when beneficiaries are overseas, what about coverage for those exploring our own varied and scenic land?
If you have original Medicare, the answer is easy: you can travel anywhere in... [read more]
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8 years ago
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While it is illegal for a nursing home to discriminate against a Medicaid recipient, it still happens. To prevent such discrimination, nursing home residents and their families need to know their rights.
The potential for discrimination arises because Medicaid pays nursing homes less than the... [read more]
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8 years ago
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As people approach age 65, they should be thinking about their Medicare enrollment choices, including whether to sign up for traditional Medicare or with a Medicare Advantage plan, and if so, which one. But it turns out that some Medicare-age people are having these important decisions made for the... [read more]
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8 years ago
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New Checklist Helps Catch Symptoms Earlier
Researchers presenting at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2016 (AAIC 2016) in July introduced and described a new condition known as mild behavioral impairment (MBI) that may be a forerunner of dementia.
They also proposed a new M... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Early voting begins this week in North Florida, and voters in Clay, Duval, St. Johns, and Nassau counties have many locations and times to choose from to perform this important civic duty.
Links for county locations and dates for each of these counties are provided below:
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8 years ago
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Although voting is the hallmark of a democracy, it isn't easy if you are in a long-term care facility. Nursing home and other long-term care facility residents face several challenges to voting, from registering to vote to actually casting a ballot.
When you move into a nursing home or assisted ... [read more]
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8 years ago
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The benefits of exercise and being physically active are well known for people of all ages, but it becomes increasingly important as we age. Regular exercise and physical activity can help you to:
• Maintain or improve physical strength and fitness;
• Continue to do daily activities that a... [read more]
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8 years ago
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The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased slightly to $92,378 a year, up 1.24 percent from 2015, according to Genworth's 2016 Cost of Care survey, which the insurer conducts annually. Genworth reports that the median cost of a semi-private room in a nursing ho... [read more]
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8 years ago
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As a parent or guardian, you want to ensure that your child with special needs will remain financially secure even when you are no longer there to provide support. Given the significant, ongoing expenses involved in your child's care and uncertainty about what needs may arise after you are gone or w... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Accumulated frequent flier miles can be valuable assets, but what happens to those miles after somene dies? Can a spouse or other heirs inherit them, or do the miles simply evaporate like a contrail?
The answer to whether they can be inherited depends on the airline, but consumer experts say... [read more]
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8 years ago
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If you create a trust, you will need a separate person or institution, called a "trustee," to manage the trust either now or in the future, depending on the type of trust. Choosing the right trustee is crucial to making sure your wishes are carried out. The choice is important because being a trust... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Grady H. Williams, Jr., LL.M., Attorneys at Law, P.A. is dedicated to exceeding our clients’ expectations with Elder Law and Estate Planning expertise designed to provide financial security, peace of mind and personal dignity. Our caring and professional attorneys and staff stay current on the laws ... [read more]
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