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It’s that time of year again when the leaves are changing, and the healthcare landscape is shifting. Yes, you guessed it – it’s Medicare Open Enrollment season! What do you need to know to navigate Medicare open enrollment in 2024? Understanding Medicare Open Enrollment Let’s break it down. What exactly is Medicare Open Enrollment? Well,…
Read MoreThe long-term care journey can often benefit from high-quality home and community-based services. Healthcare providers play a central role in connecting their patients to the appropriate services and providers. What programs are available to help people who require long-term care stay in their homes? This CE will explore home and community-based services offered through Georgia…
Read MoreWe just concluded World Alzheimer’s Month and thought we would share some additional thoughts as many of Hurley Elder Care Law clients are living with this disease. Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative condition, has become an increasingly prevalent concern in today’s aging population. It affects millions of people worldwide and poses significant challenges for both…
Read MoreAs we age, most of us don’t envision ourselves living in a nursing home during the last chapter of our lives. We assume we will be healthy until our final moments or will have family care for us or hire caregivers in our home. We often think of our home as the place where we…
Read MoreThe mere mention of the word “probate” produces feelings of nausea for many. This seminar will provide a basic framework of understanding of the legal distribution of a person’s assets after they die. Healthcare providers in the geriatric field are often the first people families turn to when dealing with end-of-life issues. This seminar…
Read MoreDo you have your documents in place?” Healthcare providers ask this question to patients and families daily and more often than we would like, the answer is “no.” What healthcare documents does everyone really need and how do they work? What are the repercussions of needing care and having no documents in place? What…
Read MoreThe long-term care journey can often benefit from high-quality home and community-based services. Healthcare providers play a central role in connecting their patients to the appropriate services and providers. What programs are available to help people who require long-term care stay in their homes? This CE will explore home and community-based services offered through…
Read MoreLast week the Biden administration unveiled a list of the first 10 medicines that will be part of price negotiations with Medicare. The negotiations were included in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. This negotiation program is being fought by pharmaceutical companies but should be a ‘win’ for seniors and Medicare. Lowering perscription drug prices for…
Read MoreDuring our many presentations throughout the year long-term care insurance (LTCI) is one of the most popular topics our attendees ask questions about. It might be hard to imagine now, but chances are you’ll need some help taking care of yourself later in life. The big question is: How will you pay for care? Buying…
Read MoreProbate is a word that is often dreaded by families when dealing with the death of a loved one. Last week we explained the basics of probating a will. We assist clients with the probate process and sometimes run into scenarios where they must probate in multiple states. Do you own property in more than…
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