by Jerome Porter | Sep 23, 2022 | Elder Law
In the event that you believe you won’t be able to qualify for Medicaid benefits due to your income or asset limits, think again. If you currently demonstrate the need for nursing home facility services, you may meet health eligibility rules for a Medicaid...
by Jerome Porter | Sep 2, 2022 | Elder Law
A loved one should not give gifts if there is a possibility that he or she may need Medicaid assistance in the near future. This can be sad if that person gets joy out of generosity. But gifts in that situation can turn out to be very, very expensive. Medicaid is the...
by Jerome Porter | Aug 5, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Elder Law, Estate Planning
Dementia has forced Jack Hanna, wildlife expert, author, and TV producer known for starring in shows like Animal Adventures, Voices for Wildlife, and Into the Wild, to retire from his work and public life. Known as “Jungle” Jack, he left the Columbus Zoo...
by Jerome Porter | Jul 15, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Elder Law
Around the world, someone is diagnosed with dementia every three seconds. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases bring about the onset of dementia including but not limited to: Alzheimer’s...
by Jerome Porter | Jul 8, 2022 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
If I need help paying my bills or talking to doctors, I don’t know which of my two children should be my power of attorney. Can’t I just name them both? You can, but please don’t. You risk creating conflict or chaos if you name more than one child to...
by Jerome Porter | Jun 17, 2022 | Elder Law
A thorough assessment of your life and health care planning is more important than ever before. Americans continue responding to the ever-present threat of COVID-19 in its many iterations, and we are identifying that which is most important in our lives to preserve...
