When advising our senior clients on reviewing anything they are asked to sign for home care, assisted living and nursing home care, we always insist that we review the document first. Here is why. Recently I reviewed an admissions packet to a nursing home that my clients were asked to sign. In the packet was “advice” on the Medicaid program. The …
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Happy New Year! The year 2022 was a tumultuous year with the economy, war and scams on seniors. The new year gives us all a fresh start with optimism for our future. It also gives us a chance to set a resolution to get our affairs in order. There are some very positive steps you can take to protect your family home and assets if you or your …
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Dear Attorney Tully: I am so upset and desperate. My husband, who has been healthy all his life, now needs to go into a nursing home. I was told that Medicare will not pay for the nursing home after a short amount of time. I thought we were protected, but now I think we will lose our home and life savings. HELP! ANSWER: You will …
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Fifteen percent of those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease are under 40 and the rate of the illness increases with age. Although the cognitive skills of a person with Parkinson’s are not always affected by the illness, the hand tremors, stiffness and other mobility problems make everyday life difficult. Stress seems to exacerbate the problems …
While no one ever wants to move to a nursing home, it is estimated that over 40 percent of our senior population will end up in a nursing home for long-term care. There are 18,000 nursing homes in the United States caring for approximately 1.6 million residents. Of these residents, 90 percent are over age 65 and about half are over the age of …
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