by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Mar 18, 2020 | Blog, Elder Care, Tips
News reports continue to inform us around the clock about Covid-19. We can no longer ignore the fact that the Covid-19 virus is spreading at an alarming rate around the world. Even with its unprecedented spread, however, there are still many precautions that we can...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Mar 6, 2020 | Blog, Elder Law, Estate Planning
When we are healthy and in our prime, we do not often think about the big “what ifs.” Long-term care, as well as a potentially devastating illness, are generally the last thing on our minds. Unfortunately, many of us also believe that we will be protected from these...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Feb 24, 2020 | Blog, Elder Care, Elder Law
Did you know that while nursing home arbitration agreements were banned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), that has changed in recent months? After several years in the making, CMS issued a final regulatory rule in 2017 that prohibited nursing...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Feb 21, 2020 | Blog, Elder Care
If buying a home is one of the most stressful life experiences we can have, as many Americans report, deciding to leave it is likely one of the most heart breaking. This is especially true for Florida seniors who have lived in the same home for decades. This may also...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Feb 17, 2020 | Blog, Elder Care, Elder Care Law Attorney, Elder Law
For many of us, our loved ones are no longer able to safely live at home. This is an unfortunate reality to the aging process in America. Research tells us that those over 65 years of age, classified as Older Americans, have over a 70% chance of needing some form of...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Feb 15, 2020 | Blog, Elder Care, Tips
Family caregivers are relatives of dependent individuals who make tremendous sacrifices to provide the informal care their loved ones need to live day-to-day. Whether it is preparing their meals, providing transportation, helping them bathe and dress, or administering...
