As people age, they often end up more susceptible to the manipulative schemes of others due to the mental struggles that often accompany growing older. This is why it is important for the loved ones of elderly individuals to understand the undue influence, so they can...
Elder Law and Medicaid Planning
How do guardianships work in Florida?
When someone you love in Florida is or becomes unable to manage his or her own finances and other personal affairs, you may start exploring your options and trying to figure out how to help protect this person’s safety and property. You may have several options...
Lonely seniors are vulnerable to undue influence
If you have an elderly relative living in a nursing home, you may want to increase your visits and phone calls. After all, according to AARP, 43% of older Americans struggle with loneliness and isolation. This loneliness can quicken the onset of dementia and lead to...
How may eligibility for Medicaid affect my estate plans?
Senior estate planning could include preparing for long-term care services such as a stay at a nursing home or rehabilitation center. Florida’s managed care program may provide financial assistance to eligible residents over age 65, as noted by the American Council on...
How to choose an elder guardian
When seniors become unable to make their own decisions about their health, finances and other important choices, it may become necessary for the family to appoint an elder guardian. According to the United States Department of Justice, the terms for this individual...
Florida signs bill into law that affects managed care systems
Medicaid assists more than 5 million people in Florida. When anything changes to the system, it affects how everyone receiving that support continues to benefit. Florida Politics reports how Governor Ron DeSantis signed a heavily lobbied health care bill into law that...
Can you protect your parents from undue influence?
If your parents live in a nursing home or another long-term care facility, you undoubtedly recognize the importance of keeping close tabs on them. After all, because of staffing shortages, nursing homes sometimes fail to meet the needs of their residents. In addition...
What are disadvantages of accepting Medicaid?
Rather than wait until you need Medicaid, you want to have a plan for structuring your benefits that helps you maximize them. To have a well-thought-out plan, it makes sense to understand the ups and downs of the federal and state program. HealthResearchFunding.org...
What should you look for when visiting a nursing home?
Few major life decisions have the potential to be more difficult than choosing to move an elderly loved one into a nursing home. Still, if you cannot provide the care your relative needs to thrive, it makes sense to entrust care to professionals at a long-term care...
Can you prevent POA fraud?
Financial exploitation can rob you of the assets you worked so hard to acquire. It may leave you feeling vulnerable, anxious and hopeless. When you have a power of attorney you entrust to represent you financially, you need a superior level of trust in his or her...
