by Jill Burzynski | Nov 13, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Financing Long Term Care, Medicaid, Medicare
Whenever I meet with new clients about long term care, I find that most of them are operating under a few misconceptions. The problem is that neighbors and friends give well-meaning advice that is often based on experience in other states or simply bad information....
by Jill Burzynski | Nov 9, 2015 | Blog, Guardianship
Guardianship law changed significantly in 2015. I’m going to discuss the biggest changes in this blog post, but I intend to cover all of the changes in the coming weeks in future posts. One of the most important guardianship law changes involves F.S. 744.3031...
by Jill Burzynski | Oct 28, 2015 | Blog, Medicaid
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed a new Federal Rule which revises the requirements that Long Term Care facilities must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Among the reforms is a provision relating to arbitration clauses...
by Jill Burzynski | Oct 22, 2015 | Blog, Medicare
Medicare beneficiaries should explore their options annually about their coverage. Between October 15-December 7, Medicare beneficiaries who do not have a Part D plan may enroll in one and those who do have a Part D plan can change it. Beneficiaries can also opt out...
by Jill Burzynski | Sep 18, 2015 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Medicaid
Four in ten U.S. adults are now caring for a sick or elderly family member as more people develop chronic illnesses and the population ages (Reuters). These caregiving responsibilities can take both a physical and financial toll on the family members. Spending time...
by Jill Burzynski | Sep 11, 2015 | Blog
George Elliot once penned, “Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms”. Therapy dogs and other animals often can stimulate interactions between someone with dementia and another person or even with the animal...
