by Laurie Ohall | Mar 9, 2023 | Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Social Security
On March 9, 2023, the Social Security Administration is observing National Slam the Scam Day, an event dedicated to spreading awareness about Social Security-related scams and equipping the public with the knowledge to recognize and report these scams. The SSA...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 8, 2023 | Elder Abuse, Elder Law
A new report from the U.S. Senate reveals that Medicare Advantage plans are misleading customers into switching from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan. What Is a Medicare Advantage Plan? Original Medicare is a government program. Part A covers hospital...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 29, 2022 | Elder Abuse
It is not always easy to recognize the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect. Many residents are either incapable or afraid to say they are the victim of abuse. As such, many cases go unreported. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it is important to learn...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 21, 2021 | Elder Abuse, Elder Law
Elder abuse is a serious problem that occurs in skilled nursing facilities, as well as inside and outside of the home. It is often committed by professional caregivers, con artists, and sometimes even family members. Tampa elder law attorneys want to make seniors and...
by Laurie Ohall | May 22, 2020 | Caregivers, Elder Abuse, Elder Law
As if the coronavirus crisis was not challenging enough for seniors and their loved ones, scammers are now using aggressive tactics to target vulnerable people who may be temporally cut off from the physical protection and oversight of their family. We are asking all...