Florida Medicaid

27 Feb 2017
Family Dementia Care
“Family Dementia Care -Who Knows What, Will Happen?” Family Dementia Care; what do we know? Well, though it is true we don’t have a crystal ball to look into the future, we do know that a progressive, degenerative disease will worsen. We also have an idea of the time frame. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias tend to ...
04 Sep 2015
DOL Rules; Hired Caregivers to Recieve Overtime
 Overtime and Minimum Wage are new Changes in Home Care Overtime pay is now Labor Law for Home Care workers. Private duty Home Care changes significantly on Oct. 13, 2015. The filings have been going back and forth between the DOL, U.S. Court of Appeals and various concerned parties.  In South Florida, by and large ...
11 Mar 2015
Delray Beach Lecture Series – Temple Anshei Shalom
    Temple Anshei Shalom – 7099 West Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 561-495-1300   Paradise Home Health Care Presents: “Location, Location, Location: Exploring Your Residential Options” Thursdays 1:30-2:30    ~    May 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th & 11th   Open to the Public at No Charge  5/14/15 – Jewish Values – “What matters most to ...
10 Dec 2014
Talking With Your Parents About Home Care Assistance
  Home Care Assistance Solves Many Care and Safety Needs Home Care Assistance is a tough topic to discuss with older parents. A very practical solution for older people who need a little help at home to remain independent there is to hire an aide or caregiver for in-home care. It does take insight on the part of ...
01 Dec 2014
Tips to Manage the Financial Pressures of the Boomer Generation
Boomer Generation: Caught in the Middle  Boomer or Sandwich Generation middle agers facing college tuition,  financial assistance to older parents and saving for their own retirement, the pressure can be overwhelming. Who to help first?  You can’t sacrifice your nest egg savings and you can’t watch your children and parents flounder.  Planning is KEY fpr ...
17 Oct 2014
6 Ways to Pay for Elder Care at Home
Elder Care Expenses Elder Care for anyone with physical or cognitive impairment is challenging and very expensive. Most adults prefer to remain in their own home. Here are a few ways to find income to cover the cost of care. Whether assisting a loved one with either physical or cognitive declines (sometimes both) expenses add ...
02 Oct 2014
Medicaid Allowance for Personal Needs Increases
Medicaid Allowance: Good news from Florida…   Medicaid has again revised one of its regulations. The “Personal Needs Medicaid Allowance” has been increased to $105.00 (up from $35.00) effective July 1, 2014. The Personal Needs Allowance is the amount of income a nursing home resident who is receiving Florida Medicaid long-term care benefits may retain ...