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The Fourth of July is a time for family, friends, and celebration, but it can also be one of the most stressful and dangerous holidays for our pets. Read our tips for protecting your furry family member Did you know that more pets go missing during the July 4th holiday than at any other time…
The holidays are a time for togetherness — sharing meals, laughter, and meaningful conversations. Amid the joy, it’s also the perfect opportunity to talk with aging loved ones about a growing concern: scams targeting older adults. With fraud schemes becoming more sophisticated, protecting loved ones from scams by taking time now to educate and prepare…
At Hurley Elder Care Law, we know how vital programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP (food assistance) are for older adults living in Georgia. The federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, has potential ripple effects across these supports, some immediate and some emerging. Social Security & Medicare/Medicaid The good news is…
Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult moments. On top of the grief, families are often faced with an overwhelming list of legal, financial, and practical tasks. To help guide families through this difficult time, Hurley Elder Care Law has updated our What to Do When a Loved One Dies checklist. This…
On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. This major change could positively impact the incomes of 2-3 million seniors across the United States, including retired teachers, nurses, and government employees. What Does the Act Do? The Act officially repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for certain…
Funeral and cemetery scams, a heartbreaking type of fraud, prey on grieving families. Scammers, understanding the emotional difficulty of the situation, exploit the vulnerability of loved ones, using deceptive practices to profit from funeral and burial arrangements. Funeral scams can include overcharging for services, selling unnecessary products, or even demanding payments for nonexistent cemetery plots…
Hospice and palliative care are both specialized types of care designed to provide comfort and support to individuals facing serious illnesses, but they serve distinct purposes and are structured differently in terms of services and payment. Today’s blog will concentrate on palliative care which is a holistic approach that focuses on relieving symptoms, pain, and…
Last month ACAP North Atlanta hosted a panel of experts for their March program, “My loved one is being discharged from the hospital already? Now what?”. The crowd of caregivers received answers to many questions that helped demystify the hospital discharge process. Understanding this valuable information can make the hospital discharge process less stressful for…
As tax season approaches, caregivers of loved ones residing in assisted living facilities often find themselves grappling with questions about deductibility. The IRS does indeed provide guidelines for deducting certain qualified long-term care costs as medical expenses. However, when it comes to the status of Assisted Living Facility (ALF) costs, clarity has been somewhat lacking.…
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world and continues to affect millions of families today. If you are paying or have paid the cost of a funeral due to COVID-19 some financial help may be available to you. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be providing COVID-19 Funeral Assistance to eligible recipients until September 30th,…
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