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 | May 11, 2016 | Caregivers, Resources
If you are one of the millions of Americans who are helping manage someone else’s money, you are likely required to provide an accounting. An accounting is an itemized explanation of how you spent the money you were managing. If you are a trustee, guardian,...
by Twyla Sketchley | Mar 2, 2016 | Elder Law, Financial Assistance, Resources
Billions of dollars in unclaimed property are held by state governments throughout the United States. Individuals (or their legal representatives) who own that property often never know it exists. You or a loved one may be one of them. What is Unclaimed Property?...
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 | Feb 8, 2016 | Caregivers, Elder Law, Resources
Driving is a vital part of nearly every American’s life. Remember when you received your first driver’s license? The ability to drive represents freedom and independence. It is understandable that for the elderly the thought of losing the ability to drive...
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...
