tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:21:27 +0000Florida Elder Law Blog - A blog by Elder Law Associates, South Florida's premier elder law attorneys, who handle elder law, medicaid planning, guardianships and much, much more.http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)Blogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-2344585031215840975Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:21:00 +00002010-03-12T12:21:27.933-08:00 This blog is now located at http://floridaelderlaw.blogspot.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://floridaelderlaw.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2010/03/this-blog-has-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-2729024446494421981Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:29:00 +00002010-03-10T14:29:22.349-08:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder Careflorida elder law“There are only four kinds of people in this world. Those who have been caregivers, those who are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” Rosalynn Carter, Former First LadyThe U.S. Department of Labor estimates that in the year 2010, 54% of workforce employees will provide eldercare for a parent or parents and that nearly two-thirds of caregivers will http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2010/03/florida-elder-care-employer-support-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-1819431052604930372Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:25:00 +00002010-02-23T14:28:15.223-08:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder Careflorida elder lawThe Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has provided a top notch WEB page to guide us all in improving the healthcare we receive by being involved, interactive and asking questions. They list the ten primary questions as: 1. What is the test for?2. How many times have you done this?3. When will I get the results?4. Why do I need this surgery?5. Are http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2010/02/florida-elder-care-caregiver-tip-ask.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-7988677614876505625Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:33:00 +00002010-02-08T13:40:53.096-08:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder Careflorida elder lawIn the month of February we celebrate Presidents Day in honor of two great United States Presidents; George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Both were heroes of wars fought on U.S soil for freedom and unity of our great country.The United States has fought many wars throughout the world since that time to keep freedom here at home and continues to do so. From the beginning our country has http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2010/02/florida-elder-care-caring-for-senior.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-157481066690433765Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:17:00 +00002010-01-28T13:24:11.306-08:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder Careflorida elder lawFor those people who are caring for an elder parent or relative (and that's most of our clients) healthcare-associated infections are not a new issue. But what you need to know is that this is a largely preventable problem.Recognizing the rapid growth in cases of hospital-related infections like MRSA and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), a new Web site has been created. Called "Not on My http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2010/01/elder-law-care-healthcare-associated.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-3575675609905992487Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:18:00 +00002010-01-12T16:20:42.560-08:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder Careflorida elder lawMany 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 protective actions by family may be necessary to shield loved ones from making bad decisions or from being taken advantage of. It is very http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2010/01/florida-elder-law-attorneys-specialize.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-5297675587046939384Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:22:00 +00002010-01-10T13:25:24.419-08:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Litigationflorida elder lawIn a recent Florida case, Bank of America rebuffed the request of an agent under a durable power of attorney (POA) to withdraw funds from a jointly held account. The agent fought back in court and just won a $64,000 judgment against the bank. (It's always important to find a qualified Florida Elder Law Attorney who can litigate the cases.)Clarence Smith, Sr., named his son, Clarence Smith, Jr., http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2010/01/florida-elder-law-bank-pays-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-6515452705459540603Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:36:00 +00002009-12-20T17:38:32.270-08:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder Careflorida elder lawThere 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, “Who was supposed to be watching Grandma?” Though this little tune is just for fun, it may very well raise alarms to many caregivers of http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/12/florida-elder-law-who-was-supposed-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-735975526538061619Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:44:00 +00002009-12-16T18:50:22.139-08:00Florida GuardianshipFlorida Estate PlanningFlorida Special Needs TrustCaring for a child or loved one with special needs carriescertain challenges that many cannot understand, and yettoo many of us are confronted by these challenges on adaily basis. A Special Needs Planning Attorney can assistyou with Medicaid Planning, planning for your lovedone with special needs trusts and comprehensive estateplanning. A Special Needs Planning Attorney recognizesthat caregivers http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/12/have-you-planned-for-future-of-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-7143986615410114586Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:59:00 +00002009-11-15T15:00:45.456-08:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder Careflorida elder lawIn the year 1919 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day to honor those Veterans who served during World War I. On November 11, 1954, Armistice Day was proclaimed a legal national holiday and the name was changed to "Veterans Day" to honor all veterans of all wars.Every November 11, ceremonies are held throughout the United States honoring Veterans of wars. A National http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/11/florida-elder-care-long-term-care-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-287024751708674811Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:17:00 +00002009-10-20T18:19:56.159-07:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder Careflorida elder law<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal.dotm 0 0 1 404 2303 PurpleStudios 19 4 2828 12.0 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0;http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/10/florida-elder-law-protect-yourself-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-4998510762884392138Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:18:00 +00002009-10-15T18:22:00.593-07:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder Careflorida elder lawIf we were to ask an older person what his or her most important concerns for aging are, we would probably get a variety of different answers. According to surveys frequently conducted among the elderly, the most likely answers we would receive would include the following three principal concerns or life wishes: 1. Remaining independent in the home without intervention http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/10/florida-elder-law-planning-for-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-7979139597893162518Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:02:00 +00002009-10-13T06:03:13.131-07:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder CareFlorida Estate PlanningWith many people unwilling to purchase long-term care insurance policies due to the cost, insurers are rolling out new products that combine long-term care insurance with either a life insurance policy or an annuity. These new products have been on the market for awhile, but they are gaining in popularity due to a law that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2010, making distributions from life insurance http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/10/florida-elder-law-long-term-care-hybrid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-4912854489347923082Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:54:00 +00002009-10-01T18:55:30.712-07:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder CareAdvantages and Disadvantages of Prepaid Plans One way to plan in advance for the end of one's life is to sign a formal contract called a "preneed funeral plan." With this plan, money to pay for a funeral and/or burial is held in a trust, in an escrow account or paid through an insurance policy on the life of the person desiring the plan. Parts of or all of the funeral service and burial are http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/10/florida-elder-care-preneed-pre-paid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-665966052230942660Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:29:00 +00002009-09-29T20:32:50.865-07:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder CareFlorida Estate PlanningGood evening, everyone.Yesterday was a busy day for online articles about estate planning. CBS MarketWatch.com posted a "Feature Package" of articles titled Keep the Money in the Family - short, simple articles that are an excellent reminder for clients and referral sources of the need to do planning. Available online at http://moneywatch.bnet.com/retirement-planning/feature/http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/09/florida-elder-law-recent-articles-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-4674034635755434693Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:31:00 +00002009-09-18T10:32:36.589-07:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder CareA 55-year-old individual considering a basic level of long-term care insurance protection -- a $100 daily benefit and three years of coverage -- can expect to pay $723 a year if married or $1,060 if single, according to the 2009 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index, an annual report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an industry group. A 65-year-old purchasing comparablehttp://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/09/elder-law-2009-long-term-care-insurance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-6328866032981653195Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:33:00 +00002009-09-09T17:36:05.749-07:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder CareAt 83 years old, Martha still lived in her own home, and enjoyed working in her garden and canning peaches. It was becoming harder to motivate herself, to get up in the mornings and accomplish the day's tasks. She confided to her daughter that she felt anxious and tired. Her daughter, who was taking medication for her anxiety, took Martha to her own doctor, not Martha's and got her a prescriptionhttp://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/09/florida-elder-care-medication-problems.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-4813967358058266991Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:54:00 +00002009-09-03T15:56:40.144-07:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder Careflorida elder lawCommunity Aging Services and Long Term Care There are many private, religious and government organizations across the country that provide supportive services for older people. Many of these services center around helping people stay in their homes and avoid having to go to live in an institution or perhaps move in with family. Because of the emphasis on helping people remain independent, many http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/09/florida-elder-care-community-aging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-7450809988787352245Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:18:00 +00002009-08-30T13:20:48.358-07:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder CareA fast-growing generation of elderly people, needing care, is starting to put a great deal of pressure on caregiving family members. More and more we are seeing articles and books about the burden of long term care on families. (Of course, before making any firm plans, please consult a qualified Florida Elder Law Attorney.) According to research By the National Care Planning Council, only http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/08/florida-elder-care-one-stop-shopping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-7421927630005939082Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:02:00 +00002009-08-27T20:03:58.163-07:00Florida Elder CareSome times helpful tips do not need explanation, facts and figures or supportive arguments. They just make sense on their own. * Be a helper not a boss.. * Walk ahead going down stairs and behind going up stairs. * When they can't hear you, change your pitch not just the volume. * Take care of yourself. * Empathize what an elder can do and avoid talking about what they can't do.http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/08/florida-elder-care-elder-help-one-line.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-5325096188159032098Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:32:00 +00002009-08-25T19:36:33.068-07:00Florida Medicaid PlanningHere's an important story that we found in the Orlando Sentinel that could impact many of our Florida Medicaid clients. (Elder Law Associates are qualified Florida Medicaid Planning Attorneys, with years of experience.)-----Florida Medicaid can't afford 1.4 million more uninsured and $1.6 billion more in costs, legislators sayJosh Hafenbrack, Tallahassee BureauTALLAHASSEE -- Florida officials http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/08/florida-medicaid-florida-leaders-warn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-9060793273718431924Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:08:00 +00002009-08-13T19:15:25.836-07:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder CareWe came across an interesting op-ed in the USA Today that has started a strong dialogue about old age. It's worth a quick read, and it may provide some insight.Click here to read "Old age: blessings, curses."Ellen Morris and Howard KrooksFlorida Elder Law Attorneyshttp://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/08/florida-elder-care-old-age-blessings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-6354847051744385263Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:37:00 +00002009-08-10T17:44:42.736-07:00Florida Elder Law AttorneyFlorida Elder Careflorida elder lawWe heard this story on NPR and thought it was interesting and thought provoking, especially to our Florida Elder Care clientele. It's about delirium, a sudden and frightening onset of confusion. A common but often unrecognized problem in hospitalized elderly people, delirium is estimated to affect more than 2 million seniors a year.Click here to read or listen to the story from NPR's Web site: http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/08/florida-elder-care-treating-delirium.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-9142470977536209219Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:32:00 +00002009-08-04T19:34:50.003-07:00Florida GuardianshipFlorida Special Needs TrustIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act, the nation's special education students are entitled to a "free and appropriate public education." Schools have argued that the law says parents of special education students must give public special education programs a chance before seeking reimbursement for private school tuition. But advocacy groups and parents of some special education students http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/08/florida-special-needs-trust-us-supreme.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9184219645445525960.post-1387634687439312053Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:13:00 +00002009-07-10T12:15:51.781-07:00Ellen Morris, partner in Elder Law Associates, was recently quoted in an article by the Sun-Sentinel on the custody issues surrounding Michael Jackson's children.Click here to read the article.Of course, Elder Law Associates provides a number of legal services to their clients, including Elder Law, Guardianship, Litigation and Estate Planning. Feel free to contact us at 561.750.3850 for more http://www.elderlawassociates.com/blog/2009/07/ellen-morris-in-sun-sentinel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Noah Davis)0