Applying for Georgia Nursing Home Medicaid can seem daunting. There are so many questions and seemingly few ways to get solid information. Hurley Elder Care Law addresses some of the most frequent questions about applying for Nursing Home Medicaid in Georgia in our most…
Author: Miles Hurley
Georgia Nursing Home Medicaid: Understanding Options for Working Spouses
Over the last thirteen years, we have worked with hundreds of spouses. Some are in their 80s and 90s, but many are also in their 50s and 60s. Dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and many other illnesses are not restricted to only the old-old and oldest-old.…
Georgia Nursing Home Medicaid: Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery
Many families fear Medicaid estate recovery. Almost every day, we hear from a concerned family member that knows their loved one needs Medicaid, but they are afraid that, “Medicaid will come after our house.” What is Medicaid Estate Recovery? After a Medicaid beneficiary who…
Georgia Nursing Home Medicaid: Understanding the Patient Liability
Nursing Home Medicaid pays for the majority of the cost of the nursing home for the majority of all Georgia nursing home residents. When we last checked, almost 80% of all nursing home residents in Georgia receiving long-term care (and not short-term rehab) are on…
Late Life Depression
The tragic loss of brilliant comedian, Robin Williams reminds us all that depression is a mighty beast that is not easily conquered. Late life depression can be particularly debilitating. Often our seniors are reluctant to seek help for their sadness and many don’t realize that…
Presentation by Dr. Teel, Author and Physician known for “The Maine Approach”
Hurley Elder Care Law, member of the National Aging in Place Council- GA Chapter (NAIPC-GA Chapter) was a proud sponsor of an educational event where Dr. Allan “Chip” Teel presented on innovative ways to help seniors age in place using different methods including unique uses…
COLA Increase for 2013
The cost of living adjustment for 2013 has been announced. This is the number that is used to increase Social Security payments. In general this also applies to the VA pension numbers. The COLA increase for 2013 will be 1.7%. To read more see this…
Sensors to Aid in Early Diagnosis of Dementia
Determining when and to what extent someone has dementia has proven to be very difficult for the medical community. Typically, cognitive tests or visits from occupational therapists are used in making the determination. However, some new technology presented by neuroscientist Anind Dey may have groundbreaking and…
Have you thought about life support lately?
Have you thought about life support lately? My partner and I often discuss our end of life wishes. We disagree, so it is a nearly constant debate in our home. Being in our 20s most of our friends think this is both bizarre and unnecessary,…
Starts Today: "Memory Loss Series"
Beginning today, Wednesday, October 3rd, is a four-part series on “Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease: What Every Family Caregiver Needs to Know.” This Wednesday evening series is being held at Marietta First Baptist Church, 148 Church Street in Marietta, GA. from 6:30 to 8:00…