by Laurie Ohall | Nov 20, 2010 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles
Many elderly persons rely entirely on their children, family members or other trusted individuals to help them. This dependence upon caregivers or family members makes an older person more vulnerable to abuse and financial exploitation. Legal arrangements and...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 12, 2010 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles
There are many decisions to be made when imminent death is approaching for a loved one. Questions regarding what type of care, medical assistance and even physical location for their last days confront us. If care at home has been given, should loved ones be moved to...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 10, 2010 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles
Nursing home and assisted living rates rose significantly from 2009 to 2010, according to the 2010 MetLife Market Survey of Long-Term Care Costs. Private room nursing home rates rose 4.6 percent to $83,585 a year or $229 a day, while assisted living facility costs...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 27, 2010 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Senior Lifestyles
PreNeed (Pre-Paid) Funeral and Burial Plans Advantages and Disadvantages of Prepaid Plans One way to plan in advance for the end of one’s life is to sign a formal contract called a “preneed funeral plan.” With this plan, money to pay for a funeral...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 20, 2010 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid
The settlement of a class action lawsuit in Maryland clarifies when nursing home residents do not have to contribute to the cost of their care, and the case could be a “road map for other states,” according to the Baltimore Sun. The lawsuit, which was...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 2, 2010 | Company News, Elder Law, Medicaid
CLICK FOR PDF: Press Release – Medicaid Law Seminar FINAL Contact: IRMA DAVILA I.D. MARKETING & EVENTS Phone: (813) 438-5000 Cell: (813) 857-1758 703 Holly Terrace Brandon, FL 33511 www.idmarketingevents.com PRESS RELEASE Seminar to help Seniors and Adult...
