Category archives: St. Johns County
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2 weeks ago
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Raising the minimum wage by as little as 10 percent would significantly improve the safety and health of nursing home residents, according to new research.
Most direct care in nursing homes is provided by nursing assistants, who make up about 40 percent of the nursing home workforce and are a... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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We're often asked if there are special considerations for creating Estate Plans for new grandparents. Our answer is that there are times in our lives that are considered significant events, when we are wise to create or revisit our Estate Plans, and the wonderful experience of becoming a grandparent... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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With the coronavirus pandemic responsible for more than a hundred thousand deaths and disrupting life across the United States, the only way for the country to return to normal is an effective vaccine. When a vaccine is available, Medicare will cover the cost.
Medicare covers vaccines in a variet... [read more]
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4 weeks ago
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Although people are willing to voluntarily care for a parent or loved one without any promise of compensation, entering into a caregiver contract (also called personal service or personal care agreement) with a family member can have many benefits. It rewards the family member doing the work. It... [read more]
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1 month ago
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We're often asked if there are special considerations for creating Estate Plans for retirees. Our answer is that there are times in our lives that are considered significant events, when we are wise to create or revisit our Estate Plans, and retiring is definitely one of these times.
Whether you ... [read more]
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2 months ago
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We're often asked if we can help people who live or own real property out of state with either their own, or their loved ones', Estate Planning and Elder Law needs. Our answer is yes, there are many ways we can help them.
The ways our Florida Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys regularly ... [read more]
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2 months ago
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During this period of ongoing concern about the rise of reported coronavirus cases in Florida, and the recent mandatory mask requirements in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, we are here continuing to help clients. While much seems uncertain now, we want to reassure you that our Elder Law and Estate P... [read more]
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2 months ago
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning residents of long-term care facilities and their families that some facilities may unlawfully require residents who are on Medicaid to sign over their $1,200 pandemic relief checks.
“This is not just a horror story making the rounds. These a... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Chronic understaffing. Low-wage caregivers. Difficulty containing infections. These are problems that nursing homes faced in the best of times but that have proved especially deadly as the coronavirus pandemic has spread like wildfire though long-term care facilities. In response, many states have m... [read more]
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2 months ago
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During the challenging times we're all experiencing in our country this year, many people have grown more concerned about their health, safety, and protecting their families. While many things may feel uncertain now, there are also many things you can do to protect yourself and your family.
A... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Access to affordable medical care is especially important during a global health crisis. You should be aware that federal law prevents states that have accepted increased Medicaid funding from terminating Medicaid benefits while the coronavirus health emergency continues.
The Secretary of Hea... [read more]
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3 months ago
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In mid-February, a cluster of residents at the Seattle-area nursing home, Life Care Center of Kirkland, came down with a respiratory illness and fever. On February 28, a 73-year-old female resident tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Over the next month, the coronavirus swept throu... [read more]
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