Am I Responsible for my Parents’ Nursing Home Bill?
You may not have considered the possibility that you may be responsible for your parents’ nursing home bill. Given the dollars involved (over $10,000 per month for a typical nursing home stay) it is a daunting thought. In most cases, especially if both you and your parents are Florida residents, you will not be legally... Read More
Health Care Surrogate…Who Should I Choose?
In Florida, living wills and advance directives allow you to give medical providers and family members specific instructions about the types of end-of-life care you are willing to undergo. However, you may also want to designate a health care surrogate who can help with medical care and treatment decisions that may not be so simple... Read More
What if Income or Assets are Too High for Medicaid?
Florida residents, especially those in need of nursing-home level of care, may be aware that Medicaid is an important payment source. Medicaid is a federal health care program that offers options for low-income individuals of any age. There are different programs, such as institutional (nursing home) Medicaid, home based Medicaid, and regular Medicaid for the... Read More
What if I Noticed a Decline over the Holidays?
Despite the Covid pandemic, millions of Americans went home for the holidays. For many adults, this is one of the few occasions when multiple generations gather under one roof. If your parents are getting older, your trip back to the family home can lead to concern if you see the unmistakable signs of physical or... Read More
COVID Vaccine Arrives at Long-Term Care Residences
The much-anticipated COVID vaccine has arrived. It is now rolling out to Florida’s nursing homes and assisted living residences. Some residents are already receiving inoculations. Long-term care facilities in Florida and around the country have been prioritized, having been hit brutally hard by the virus. Although less than 1% of the American population resides in... Read More