by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Sep 16, 2015 | Finances, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
This is the first of two articles that will provide an introduction to annuities, and explain how some annuities can be harmful while other annuities can be helpful with respect to paying for care in a skilled nursing facility. We have several times shared information...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Aug 24, 2015 | Aging, Estate Planning, Family Living, Finances, Sentinel Articles
Most of the seniors and families we have met desire to be fiscally responsible, but when it comes to long term care expenses and planning for the later years of life, the path that will help you reach your goals may be confusing to navigate. You may hear conflicting...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 31, 2015 | Finances, Scam Alert
Identity theft has become a significant crime in today’s society. It can take various forms, including complete use of an another individual’s personal information as one’s own, use of a credit card for unauthorized purchases, or use of someone else’s Medicare ID...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 22, 2015 | Estate Planning, Finances, Health information, Insurance, Sentinel Articles
We often encourage folks to prepare for undesirable events such as medical emergencies or the development of dementia by choosing to be proactive and use tools such as powers of attorney, advance directives, trust planning, advanced funeral planning, etc. Recently,...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | May 20, 2015 | Estate Planning, Finances, Sentinel Articles
May is Elder Law Month. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) encourages its members to make a special effort to connect with the community this month. We hope you regularly read our articles, which the Sentinel has published weekly since September...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 12, 2014 | Finances, Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
Do you know the history of Veterans Day, which will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 11th? Originally known as “Armistice Day,” it was first celebrated in 1919 to mark the first anniversary of the cessation of hostilities during WWI (although the Treaty of...
