Long Term Care Planning Part 1 of 2

May 15th, 2009 by Marc Krevo No comments »

When caring for an elder you want to make sure that not only do they have the care they need, but that they will be able to pay for that care in the long term. Whether that care is in their own home, in an assisted living facility or in a skilled nursing facility those costs can mount up quickly. There are many resources and agencies that provide funding for that care, but you need to get informed in order to become eligible.

In this show Rebecca L. Berg an elder law attorney with Berg & Associates explains how to preserve assets the elder may already have. This information is critical in order for money to be available for that care in the long term.

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Advance Directives

May 2nd, 2009 by Marc Krevo No comments »

When your a caregiver of an elder you may need to act on health care decisions, prescription drugs, or financial decisions at any given time. In order to be able to do that you need to what’s required by law. These decisions fall under the topic of Elder Law. These areas include but are not limited to: Living Will, Health Care Surrogate, Durable Power of Attorney, and Guardianship.

In this show Sarah R. Sullivan a senior staff attorney with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid not only explains these areas but gives scenarios why these directives are needed for a caregiver.

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Understanding Health-Care Insurance For Your Elder

April 17th, 2009 by Marc Krevo 1 comment »

If you’re a caregiver trying to understand your elder’s health care insurance we know it can be difficult. Not only do you need to understand the plan that’s right, but qualifying for the benefits that are needed as well.

In this show Attorney Sarah Sullivan with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid explains the different areas of Medicare and Medicaid, as well as individuals who may need assistance qualifying for health care. Ms. Sullivan also reports on the various agencies that can provide help.

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Elder Abuse Prevention

April 5th, 2009 by Marc Krevo No comments »

Many people think of abuse as physical abuse. But abuse takes on many different forms like psychological and neglect. One area of neglect is not just the act but also the omission of care. One of largest areas of neglect is self neglect. When a senior fails to accept care or is unable to care for themselves they can become a victim of self neglect.

The last area of neglect is exploitation. This is when someone’s financial assets are threatened. Identity theft or home repair fraud or the misuse of a senior’s financial assets by a family member can also be defined as exploitation.

In this show Debra Vasquez with ElderSource defines what abuse for seniors is; who the abusers are; and solutions to preventing elder abuse.

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Senior Fall Prevention

March 22nd, 2009 by Marc Krevo 1 comment »

In this episode of the Informed Eldercare Podcast, Pat Colvin the Senior Programs Coordinator with the Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center explains how caregivers can recognize the warning signs before a fall happens. Ms. Colvin describes how areas such as health, medications, lifestyle and environment can contribute to a fall. She continues to provide valuable resources and solutions that are available for the caregiver.

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