Category archives: Caregivers
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7 years ago
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One question that we're often asked by clients is if they will be financially prepared for retirement. Our answer is that with proper Estate and financial planning, they can plan to meet the income necessary for the different phases of their lifetime while also considering their family's current and... [read more]
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7 years ago
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One question that we're often asked by elderly or ill clients is if he or she can create a personal service agreement to financially compensate their caregiver for the services they provide. Our answer is that a personal services contract is an excellent way to formalize this arrangement, which can ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Families of people with special needs often face unusually high travel expenses. Medical emergencies or other unforeseen circumstances may require travel to care for their loved ones at a moment’s notice. Or family members may simply need to travel in order to visit the person with special needs.
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7 years ago
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You may be afraid of losing your home if you have to enter a nursing home and apply for Medicaid. While this fear is well-founded, transferring the home to your children is usually not the best way to protect it.
Although you generally do not have to sell your home in order to qualify for Med... [read more]
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7 years ago
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November is recognized as National Caregivers Month, and it provides us with many ways to recognize and support people who are helping others.
In recognition of this month, we've been sharing information about Caregiving on our website, FloridaElder.com, and on our social media. We've rounded u... [read more]
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8 years ago
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We are often asked by caregivers how they can protect a loved one's home, if they need to have skilled at-home or nursing home care and cannot afford the high costs to cover these services or facilities. Our answer is that with appropriate legal strategies we can help them get financial assistance t... [read more]
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8 years ago
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We are asked regularly by our clients how they can make sure that their health care wishes are respected and adhered to regarding medical treatment for a terminal condition or end-of-life situation. Our answer is that they should create Living Wills that follow Florida Statutes to ensure that thei... [read more]
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8 years ago
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We are asked regularly about how to cover the high cost of nursing home care. This is a serious concern for many, as it appears that these costs for skilled care continue to rise: www.floridaelder.com/nursing-home-costs-rise-sharply-2017/. Fortunately, with proper planning, there are ways to prepar... [read more]
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8 years ago
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A serious challenge affecting many seniors is overcoming isolation.
After retirement, with children grown and often living and working in other areas, and sometimes due to health issues, it is easy for seniors to become lonely and isolated. Many times, seniors loose support and social interac... [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 to $97,455 a year, up 5.5 percent from 2016, according to Genworth's 2017 Cost of Care survey, which the insurer conducts annually. Genworth reports that the median cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home is $85,... [read more]
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8 years ago
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We are regularly asked by clients what they can do to ensure that they are protected financially if, in the event of an accident, an unexpected illness, or a period of incapacity, they are unable to make financial and business decisions for themselves. We advise clients to have a trusted family mem... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Are you happy with your current Medicare plan or plans? Now is the time to think about whether you are in the right plan or whether a new plan could save you money. Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, in which you can enroll in or switch plans, runs from October 15 to December 7.
During this p... [read more]
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