by Twyla Sketchley | Jul 7, 2016 | Disability, Estate Planning, Nursing Home, Resources
Floridians think about hurricane preparedness from June 1 through November 30 each year. Special news casts alert residents to the need for survival kits. Each named storm puts a new set of communities in its path on alert for floods, winds and storm warnings. We...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jul 5, 2016 | Caregivers, Disability
With hurricane season in full swing in Florida and throughout the south, families caring for elders and loved ones with disabilities need to be prepared. There are three phases to hurricane readiness: Before the Hurricane: Have a plan for you, your family, and your...
by Twyla Sketchley | Apr 3, 2016 | Caregivers, Disability
April is Autism Awareness Month. In my law practice, I have clients whose families are affected by Autism. My own family has a history with Autism. When I think of Autism, I don’t think of blue shirts or puzzle piece ribbons. I think of my cousin, John, as a...
by Twyla Sketchley | Mar 13, 2016 | Caregivers, Disability
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for individuals age 65 or older or individuals with a disability. To qualify for Medicare, an individual or his spouse must have worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years. An individual is also eligible if a...
by Twyla Sketchley | Feb 15, 2016 | Disability, Resources
In our last blog post, Should My Elderly Parents Stop Driving, we discussed the warning signs indicating an elderly parent is an unsafe driver. If you determine a parent may be unsafe to drive, there are three ways to address it: First, have a conversation with your...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jan 6, 2016 | Caregivers, Disability, Elder Law, Resources
Medicare Part A Hospital Co-Pay per Benefit Period $1288.00 Skilled Nursing Facility for Days 1-20 $0.00 Skilled Nursing Facility for Days 21-100 $161.00 Medicare Part B Premium per Month for Individuals with less than $85,000/year...
