by Twyla Sketchley | Jan 9, 2014 | Elder Care
Finding a long term care facility for a loved one can be a difficult decision. It is a decision that is likely to impact the rest of your loved one’s life. This is an easy-to-use facility evaluation form. Complete one for each facility you visit. Facility...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jan 3, 2014 | Financial Assistance
Medicare Part A Hospital Co-Pay per Benefit Period $1,216.00 Skilled Nursing Facility per Day for Days 1-20 $0.00 Skilled Nursing Facility per Day for Days 21-100 $152.00 Medicare Part B Monthly Premium for Individuals with less than $85,000/year income $104.90...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jan 2, 2014 | Elder Law
Finding the right elder law attorney who is competent to handle your matter is important for you and your family. As with every major consumer decision, you must investigate whether the attorney can meet your needs and do it within your budget. Included in this post...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 23, 2013 | Elder Care
The costs of long term care can be financially devastating to the individual who needs long term care and their family. The 2013 Genworth Survey of Long Term Care Costs reports that the average cost of nursing home care in the United States is approximately $75,000 a...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 20, 2013 | Caregivers
After years of investigation, receiving hundreds of pages of written testimony and taking oral testimony at a public hearing, this week, the Florida Bar Standing Committee on the Unlicensed Practice of Law (UPL) issued its Proposed Advisory Opinion on what constitutes...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 16, 2013 | Caregivers
Finding the perfect gift for someone with dementia can be difficult. The hobbies they once loved may now be impossible to do or just cause frustration. The loss of memory may make it hard to do tasks with more than a few steps. And, limited physical mobility may...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 12, 2013 | Caregivers
The State of Florida has long recognized that serving as a guardian is a difficult job and one that requires payment. The Florida Legislature has put the standard for payment in the guardianship statutes to ensure that it is recognized as a job that one would not do...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 5, 2013 | Elder Care
One of the hardest conversations an adult child can have with an aging parent is about their concerns their aging parents’ health, safety and finances. There are many techniques to beginning a conversation with aging parents about their possible need for...
by Twyla Sketchley | Nov 28, 2013 | Caregivers
Communication is essential to ensuring your elderly loved one receives necessary care without unnecessary family conflict. To facilitate this communication, a family care meeting can help keep the entire family involved and maintain a viable plan to keep the elderly...
by Twyla Sketchley | Nov 21, 2013 | Caregivers
As we age, we slow down and lose some of our physical or mental functions. However, not everyone who ages needs help or protection from the frailties and illness that come with aging. If you have an elderly family member for whom you might be concerned, there are...
