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Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month: What Florida Families Should Know
October is Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to recognize the dignity, independence, and rights of people living in nursing homes and other long-term care settings. The observance began in 1981 as Residents’ Rights Week, after nursing home residents attending a national conference called for a dedicated time to recognize residents and their… Read More »
National Special Needs Law Month: Planning for a Lifetime of Support, Security and Independence
October is National Special Needs Law Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the unique legal and financial planning needs of individuals with disabilities and the families who support them. For many families, special needs planning begins with a simple but difficult question: What will happen when I am no longer able to provide… Read More »
Medicaid Strategies: Strategic Gifting
For seniors concerned about the cost of future nursing home care, protecting assets is often a major priority. Long-term care can consume retirement savings quickly, leaving families worried about how they will pay for necessary care while preserving something for a spouse, children, or other loved ones. Medicaid can help cover the cost of… Read More »
International Day of Older Persons: Planning for Longer Lives with Dignity and Security
Each year on October 1, the world observes International Day of Older Persons, a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions of older adults while raising awareness of the challenges and opportunities that come with an aging population. Established by the United Nations in 1990, the observance encourages individuals, families, communities, and policymakers to consider… Read More »
Medicaid Crisis Planning in Florida: What to Do When a Parent Suddenly Needs Nursing Home Care
A Crisis Can Become a $15,000-to-$20,000-a-Month Problem A fall. A stroke. A hospitalization followed by rehabilitation. A diagnosis that suddenly makes returning home unsafe. For many Florida families, the need for nursing home care does not arrive with years of warning. It arrives as a crisis and frequently with a nursing home bill that… Read More »
Healthy Aging Month: Planning for Independence, Dignity and the Future
Growing older is a natural part of life, but how we prepare for the years ahead can make a meaningful difference in our independence, security, and quality of life. Every September, Healthy Aging Month encourages adults to look at aging from a positive and proactive perspective. While conversations about healthy aging often focus on… Read More »
Medicaid Strategies: Income-Producing Rental Properties
For many Florida seniors, rental real estate represents an important source of financial security. A rental home, condominium, or other income-producing property may provide monthly income that helps pay for living expenses and supports a comfortable retirement. But when long-term care becomes necessary, owning rental property can raise complicated Medicaid planning questions. Can a… Read More »
World Alzheimer’s Month: Why Awareness and Early Planning Matter
Every September, organizations, families, caregivers, and advocates around the world recognize World Alzheimer’s Month, a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, challenging stigma, and encouraging conversations about diagnosis, care, and support. For families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, those conversations can also extend beyond medical care. A… Read More »
Medicaid Strategies: Personal Services Contracts
For many Florida families, caring for an aging parent begins long before nursing home care becomes necessary. Adult children often spend months or even years helping with grocery shopping, transportation, medication management, meal preparation, housekeeping, and personal care. While these services are frequently provided out of love, they also represent real work that would… Read More »
Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A. Encourages Community Support for Upcoming Alzheimer’s Community Care Fundraisers
Shalloway & Shalloway is proud to support Alzheimer’s Community Care and its mission to improve the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as the families who care for them. Attorney Mark Shalloway, Board Chair of Alzheimer’s Community Care, has long been committed to helping organizations that provide education,… Read More »