Can I Get Paid to Care for an Elderly Family Member?

by Laurie Ohall | Nov 7, 2011 | End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles, VA (Veteran's Affairs)

As the number of family members providing care for aging parents increases, the solutions to find help with loss of income because of time off from employment for caregiving has become a major concern for many. The demands on both the time and energy needed to provide...

The benefits of using an elder law attorney for Medicaid Planning

by Laurie Ohall | Oct 25, 2011 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles

I had a phone call today from a lady who was concerned about some “Medicaid planning” she had received through a non-elder law attorney firm.  The nursing home in which her father resided had suggested she go to this firm of non-attorneys to discuss obtaining Medicaid...

What is a geriatric care manager and how could one help my family?

by Laurie Ohall | Oct 18, 2011 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles

I am a big advocate of using geriatric care managers to help families, especially when the elder’s children live out of state or far away.  A geriatric care manager (GCM) can help families cope with the challenges such as helping the family to identify problems or...

Florida Lawmakers Put Elderly on “Wait List”

by Laurie Ohall | Sep 1, 2011 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles

Medicaid Managed Care in Florida A recent article published by the News Service of Florida points out that new Florida legislation enacted to “improve” care for seniors, will actually lead to more of the same…a wait list for the elderly in Florida....

Social Support Activities Lead to Better Quality of Life As One Ages

by Laurie Ohall | Aug 15, 2011 | End of Life Issues, Senior Lifestyles

How important is social support as a person ages? This may seem like an easy question to answer. Most people would not choose isolation and loneliness versus spending time with companions. However, can lack of social support really hinder a person’s overall quality of...

Preparing for a Hurricane When you are Somebody’s Primary Caregiver

by Laurie Ohall | Aug 6, 2011 | Senior Lifestyles

While hurricane season started six weeks ago, it’s the next 6-8 weeks that typically matter the most to those of us in Hillsborough County.  That’s the time when we are most likely to incur a storm in our area.  So, that means time is running out for those of us that...