by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jul 11, 2017 | Finances, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
When a person begins to need long-term care because of chronic disease, injury, cognitive decline or frailty, there are usually two primary concerns. The first should be to determine what level of care is needed and how it can be obtained. The second is to determine...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jul 5, 2017 | Finances, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Recently, Jane called our office because of feeling financial distress and a bit of confusion. Her husband, Bob, has been in a long-term care facility since 2014 for help with dementia. It was an emotionally difficult decision for Jane to accept the help of her...
by Keystone Elder Law | May 22, 2017 | Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
As you may have read in our article published last week, handling the issues that surround a loved one who needs skilled nursing care can be very confusing, overwhelming, and expensive. There can be so many issues that it may be difficult to know where to begin and...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | May 12, 2017 | Finances, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Nearly anyone who is a long-term care resident of a skilled nursing home can immediately apply for Medicaid to pay for the care. To do so, an applicant who is not yet impoverished must shuffle assets according to a complex method which has been approved by federal...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | May 3, 2017 | Health Care System, Medicare, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
The month of May has several designations which are significant for older adults, including Older Americans Month, Elder Law Month, and National Nursing Home Week (May 14-20th). These “celebrations” offer the opportunity for folks to share gratitude for the...
by Keystone Elder Law | Dec 22, 2016 | Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
The notion that it is better to give than to receive has been rooted in all of us from a very young age. However, most readers are not aware that giving gifts around the holiday season can have serious implications for those facing a nursing home crisis. If you or a...
