by Laurie Ohall | Dec 26, 2010 | Elder Law, Senior Lifestyles
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...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 10, 2010 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles
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...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 2, 2010 | Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles
There is a popular tune played this time of year called “Grandma Got Run Over by A Reindeer” which relates that Grandma — after drinking too much eggnog — went out into the winter cold to get her medication and was run over by a reindeer. The question is,...
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...
