Category archives: Florida First Coast
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2 years ago
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With a new year comes the possibility for opportunities. There’s something special and unique about the start of a new calendar year and the hope for the happy times it can offer us and our families and loved ones. New intentions, resolutions, and personal goals are on the forefront of our minds as ... [read more]
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2 years ago
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Most seniors want to stay at home as long as they can instead of moving into a nursing home. The little-known Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) provides care and services to some nursing home-eligible seniors and disabled individuals, enabling them to remain in their home far long... [read more]
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2 years ago
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During this joyous Christmas season, we encourage you to take the time to think about, and discuss, your Estate Planning and how our Grady can help you have the significant gift of peace of mind by addressing this important need.
One of the top reasons many of our clients give us for creating, or... [read more]
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2 years ago
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In 2023, recipients of Social Security benefits saw the biggest increase in decades in their monthly checks. Although their payouts will indeed rise again in 2024, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be more modest – just 3.2 percent, versus the nearly 9 percent boost in 2body?
Does COLA ... [read more]
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2 years ago
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In 2023, seniors were happy to see their Medicare Part B standard monthly premiums and annual deductibles go down for the first time in more than a decade. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for 2024, when these charges will be back on the rise.
In the fact sheet it released about the updated... [read more]
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2 years ago
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, states could not take away Medicaid coverage from any residents enrolled in this program. In recent months, however, this has been changing. If you are on Medicaid, be sure to take some time to understand whether your coverage may be at risk.
How the COVID-19 Publi... [read more]
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2 years ago
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Elder law attorneys may specialize in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors. They also help older adults remain in their homes as they age and protect them from abuse.
These practitioners are essential because they work to protect a vulnerable population. To plan ... [read more]
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2 years ago
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End-of-life decisions are never easy. One of the most important decisions you may make regarding health care as you age could be whether you need a nursing home or hospice care.
To make the best choice for you and your family, it helps to know the difference between the nature of the care provide... [read more]
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2 years ago
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Safe housing that meets older adults’ needs is essential to healthy aging in communities. Many seniors with low, fixed incomes struggle to balance housing expenses with the costs of health care, transportation, and groceries.
Finding inexpensive, safe, and accessible housing can be challengin... [read more]
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2 years ago
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As this very hot and stormy summer is moving along, many of us are enjoying the typical rituals of celebrating holidays, going on vacations to the beach or mountains, and attending weddings and other celebrations with our family and friends. Some of us are seeing the young adults in our lives gettin... [read more]
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2 years ago
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Adults 65 and older constitute the fasting-growing age demographic in the United States. When it comes to elder care, this expanding population is facing a scarcity in people equipped to support them as they get older.
One estimate predicts a shortage of 151,000 paid direct care workers and 3... [read more]
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2 years ago
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As we are enjoying summer holidays, extra time with family and friends, and the longer days, we all typically benefit from the opportunities to just relax more.
Another way to get a break from worry and stress is to address important issues such as the significant practical concerns of protecting... [read more]
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