Blog: Elder Law
“The September of My Years”
Before attaining 70 1/2, you should review all of your Florida estate planning documents along with those describing financial and retirement benefit planning. Because the age of 70 1/2 has been magically designated by the Congress of the United States and the...
“Will You Still Need Me, Will you Still Feed Me When I’m Sixty-Four?”
Whether you reached an age where you have adult children but may not yet be retired, or you have reached retirement age, this stage of financial and estate planning, by this point, you should have a thorough and proper review of your retirement planning. ...
Last Chance to tell them to VOTE NO to Florida House Medicaid Bill
The Florida House of Representatives will vote on a sweeping overhaul of Florida’s Medicaid program by Thursday, with debate starting TOMORROW. This is a dangerous bill that puts the well-being of 3 million Floridians- including poor children, pregnant women, disabled...
The Harm Florida Medicaid Reform Will Cause Senior Citizens Proposed Medicaid Reform Based on Misconceptions
While it is common knowledge that there are budget issues in Florida, much of the Medicaid Reform proposal appears to be based on misconception, misinformation and misunderstanding. This can lead to a bill that slashes critically needed care for our senior citizens...
The Harm Florida Medicaid Reform Will Cause Senior Citizens Spousal Refusal
Current proposed legislation in Florida strikes a blow to family values because it proposes to no longer allow a husband or wife to protect their individual assets when the other gets ill, putting life savings at risk. That means elderly couples may have to get...
The Harm Florida Medicaid Reform Will Cause Senior Citizens Shifting to Managed Care
Did you know that Florida Medicaid Reform will shift vulnerable senior citizens from Medicaid to for-profit HMOs? Case histories in Florida prove that this won't work and many vulnerable Floridians could be left with inadequate care. When you remove the "care" from...
The Harm Florida Medicaid Reform Will Cause Senior Citizens: Personal Service Contracts
Personal Service Contracts Florida law allows family members, who leave their jobs to provide daily healthcare for their aging parents, to be paid to provide these services. Current proposed legislation would stop these payments, leaving families to choose between...
Choosing Home Care Services That Meet Your Needs
Making the decision to hire a home care service to provide care for your loved one is an important decision and can, at the same time, be very difficult. If an illness or recovery from surgery requires nursing care or physical therapy, a physician may order skilled...
Florida Medicaid Reform: It’s Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be
The 2011 Florida Legislature is looking at ways to cut the budget, and one of their considerations is Medicaid reform. While I agree there are budget issues in Florida, much of the Medicaid Reform seems to be based on misconception, misinformation and...
Working with Elder Parents in Planning Financially for their Long Term Care
You may be taking care of elderly parents now or looking at that possibility in the near future. According to a report from USATODAY/ABCNews/Gallup Poll, 41% of baby boomers are helping take care of elderly parents by providing personal help or financial assistance or...
Somebody’s Sweetheart
The month of February and Valentines Day brings a celebration of love and stirs couples to rekindle feelings of romance and devotion. Not so different from young couples are aging seniors, celebrating memories of sweethearts and romance in days gone by. Sit a while...
Dad, Can We Talk? Answers to 9 Top Questions About Discussing Long-Term Care Planning
Recently a reporter asked ElderLawAnswers founder and president, Harry S. Margolis, some questions for an article on talking with aging parents or other family members about sensitive issues such as wills, funeral arrangements, assisted living or medical treatment...
How to Report Elder Abuse in Florida
Florida Law requires that any person who knows or suspects that a vulnerable adult has been or is being abused, neglected or exploited shall immediately report such knowledge or suspicion to the Florida Abuse Hotline on the toll-free phone number, 1-800-96-ABUSE...
The Perfect Holiday Caregiver: It’s all a state of mind
The holidays are always a wonderful time of year for family gatherings, reflection on what we have and the spirit of giving. The television is packed with specials showing relationships and families coming together for the holidays. But the holidays can also be a time...
Tips on Caring for Aging Parents
Written By : Lin Steven Original Article found on Seniors List Do not feel alone if you are caring for your aging parents because you are one of 50 million Americans in the same boat. Whether they are staying with you or in another location, if you have the...