Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Medicaid Strategies: Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts
One of the greatest concerns facing seniors and their families is the possibility that long-term care costs will consume a lifetime of savings. With nursing home care in Florida exceeding $100,000 per year, many people find themselves caught between two undesirable outcomes: paying privately until their assets are depleted or relying on Medicaid after… Read More »
Hurricane Preparedness for Florida Seniors: Legal and Care Planning Guide
Hurricane season is part of life in Florida, and hurricane preparedness for Florida seniors is often overlooked. For older adults, and for the adult children who love them, planning ahead can mean the difference between a stressful scramble and a safe, orderly response. This guide walks through the essential steps families in Florida can… Read More »
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: How Planning Ahead Can Help Protect Loved Ones
Each year on June 15, communities around the world recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges many older adults face, including physical, emotional, and financial abuse. While elder abuse is often associated with neglect or mistreatment, financial exploitation is one of the most common forms of… Read More »
Preparing for the Future: Legal Planning After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Local organizations such as Alzheimer’s Community Care work year-round to provide education, support services, and resources for individuals and families affected by memory disorders. For those looking to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease,… Read More »
Medicaid Strategies: Pooled SNTs
For many Florida families, qualifying for Medicaid can feel like walking through a financial minefield. Strict income and asset limits often leave seniors and individuals with disabilities worried that they will lose access to critical healthcare benefits or be forced to spend down every dollar before receiving assistance. Fortunately, there are legal strategies that… Read More »