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Posted on Mar 28, 2020 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
When Florida lawyers use the term “advance directives”, what do we mean? Advance Directives is the umbrella term that describes documents that you put in place before you become ...
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Posted on Mar 21, 2020 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
Being homebound due to the coronavirus has many challenges. One potentially unexpected challenge is trying to figure out how to pass the time at home. One project that you may be interested in ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2019 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
Usually when we hear the term “holiday surprises” we think about a special gift or an unexpected, but welcome visit from out of town family or friends. However, sometimes I have seen that ...
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Posted on Nov 29, 2019 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
Pets bring a special joy into our lives. They are faithful companions, loving family members and sometimes even our therapists. Pet Therapy is a growing trend in medicine and in long term care ...
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Posted on Nov 14, 2016 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
Caring for a family member can sometimes feel like a roller coaster ride. It can deepen the bond you have with your loved one, but it can also be physically and emotionally draining. Caregivers are ...
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Posted on Oct 24, 2016 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
Twice in the past few weeks we have had clients come in with durable powers of attorney that are more than 10 years old. The durable power of attorney is the legal document that states who you want to ...
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Posted on Oct 17, 2016 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
When a loved one needs assistance paying for the costs of long-term care, many families look to the Medicaid programs to provide that assistance. The FL Medicaid programs are available to provide the ...
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Posted on Oct 10, 2016 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
Many times when a senior falls, the result is a broken hip. After surgery, the senior will most likely be released from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility for help in regaining their strength ...
Continue reading "If My Senior Family Member Has to Go to the Nursing Home, Will Medicare Pay the Bill?" »
Posted on Jun 22, 2015 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
When you need to turn to Medicaid for assistance in paying the costs of your long-term care, one of the things that you need to do is to divide your assets into Medicaid countable assets and Medicaid ...
Continue reading "Florida Medicaid Basics - Countable and Non-Countable Real Estate" »
Posted on Jun 8, 2015 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
Florida Medicaid Basics – What is a Patient Responsibility? A nursing home resident receiving assistance from Medicaid still has a responsibility to pay a portion of their monthly nursing home ...
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Posted on May 7, 2015 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (“NAELA”) has designated May as National Elder Law Month in part to facilitate discussions about long-term care planning and spotlight the steps ...
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Posted on Apr 27, 2015 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
When a health condition or injury renders Florida adults no longer able to handle their own affairs, they need a representative to step in and speak for them. Usually there are two types of ...
Continue reading "A Trust Can Be a Helpful Tool For Incapacity Planning" »
Posted on Jan 28, 2015 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
Sam, who is 80 years old, recently had a stroke. Fortunately for Sam and his family, he is on the road to recovery. After an initial 4 day stay in the hospital, Sam was released to a skilled nursing ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2015 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
Many stressful events can occur during a marriage and having a spouse no longer safely able to live at home due to declining health can be right up at the top of the list. Long-term care is expensive. ...
Continue reading "Florida Medicaid Lets The Community Spouse Keep Their Income" »
Posted on Nov 3, 2014 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
The Florida Medicaid long-term care program provides much needed services to its participants. However, even with Medicaid in place, there are still services that family members continue to provide to ...
Continue reading "A Personal Services Agreement Can Be Used With Florida Medicaid" »
Posted on Aug 27, 2014 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
Understandably, seniors want to maintain their independence in their homes as long as they can. However, as their needs for assistance increase, sometimes staying in their homes alone all day can ...
Continue reading "The PACE Program Helps Seniors Stay In Their Homes" »
Posted on Aug 6, 2014 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
You have finally admitted to yourself that it might not be safe to live alone any longer. You and your children have visited several assisted living communities and have decided which one feels right ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2014 By Edwards Elder Law, P.A.
Being a caregiver for a senior family member who is starting to lose their independence can be an emotionally and physically draining act of love. The caregiver shoulders the burden of keeping their ...
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Posted on Jul 14, 2014 By EdwardsCMS
When your parent or spouse starts to lose independence, it can be a stressful and emotional time for everyone involved. Many times mom doesn't want to acknowledge that staying in her home alone is ...
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