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Every year, 16 million people in the United States care for family and friends with dementia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Caregivers of people with dementia provide care for longer durations than those who assist individuals with other conditions. They also have comparably higher risks for anxiety, depression, and […]

Many seniors find themselves in need of Medicaid to pay for their long-term care but are surprised to learn that their modest monthly income may disqualify them. The reason for this is that Medicaid is a “means-tested” benefit. In other words, you must not have income exceeding certain thresholds in […]

Join Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Heather Kirson LIVE for expert advice on planning for long-term care, advance directives, VA benefits, Medicaid and more on Tuesday, February 7th at 10:00am, EST. at: The Mark Street Senior Recreation Center 99 East Mark Street, Orlando, FL. 32803 We also offer […]

Federal Medicaid law states that the community spouse can keep all of his or her assets by simply refusing to support the institutionalized spouse. This portion of the law, known as “just say no” or “spousal refusal,” is generally not used except in New York and Florida, where the states […]

If you, your family or a friend is caring for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, this is the seminar for you! Don’t lose hope. You are not alone. Dementia / Alzheimer’s Seminar with Guest Speaker: Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA Hosted by First Baptist Orlando’s Alzheimer’s Support […]

As baby boomers age, more and more millennials are becoming caregivers. Many are taking on this role while just getting started in their own lives, leading to difficult decisions about priorities. Proper planning can help them navigate this terrain.  The term “sandwich generation” was coined to refer to baby boomers […]

Older adults have access to hundreds of federal and state benefits programs. Many retirees meet the requirements for these aids, yet do not know they are eligible and miss opportunities to receive assistance. Others can feel overwhelmed by complex application processes. BenefitsCheckUp, the National Council on Aging’s online resource, helps […]

A federal holiday honoring the achievements of Baptist minister and civil rights, Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a prominent leader who advocated for nonviolent resistance against racial segregation and fought for American citizens civil rights. “I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness.”  Originally […]

If you are injured due to another person’s negligence and receive Medicaid benefits to pay for care, the state has a legal right to recover the funds it spends on your care from a personal injury settlement or award. Yet in a legal case involving a Floridian teen who was […]

Would you accept money from a parent or grandparent in return for caring for them? Would you pay a child or other relative to care for you? What with the difficulty finding qualified help and the financial sacrifice involved in quitting a job to care for a loved one, some […]