by Jill Burzynski | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog, Exploitation, News Article
Did you know that there are criminals such as the con artist who continue to attempt to get sensitive financial information from vulnerable elders? One scheme that a con artist uses is to prey on the elder’s fears about finances. Once the new Medicare cards...
by Jill Burzynski | Sep 3, 2018 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, Expert Video, Guardianship, News Article
After answering the question “What is Power of Attorney” I’m often asked to prepare a Durable Power of Attorney for parents. This question inevitably leads to further conversation. The threshold question is “why are your parents not calling...
by Jill Burzynski | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Expert Video, Financing Long Term Care, Medicaid, News Article, Uncategorized
Filial responsibility laws make a family member may be liable for another’s debts merely based upon the family relationship. While these laws have not been enforced very frequently, the concept could have devastating effects for families taking care of their elderly...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 27, 2018 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, News Article
Music is important to people. It seems simple to state that, but it is hard to over-stress how accustomed to music most of us are. New parents-to-be often play music to soothe their unborn child and give it a head start on the world. Whether it is your mom’s lullaby,...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog, Expert Video, Medicaid, News Article, Trusts, Video
Dealing with second marriage situations can be tricky. I was talking to a man the other day who told me that his wife of 10 years is suffering from dementia. He explained that her children were her health care agents and are her successor trustee of her living...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 20, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Medicaid, News Article
Anyone who has had to place a loved on in a nursing home will be familiar with the guilt and dread associated with the decision. Sometimes the care required is just too much to provide at home. Other times the mental condition has just deteriorated to the point where...
