by Doug Jones | Apr 25, 2018 | caring for elderly parent, Medicare Planning
Some families don’t know what to do when a parent is suddenly discharged from rehab and Medicare stops paying. The big key in this situation is to be proactive. Ask questions and take action so you are not trapped in a payment gap. In this blog, we have laid out a few... 
by Doug Jones | Apr 10, 2018 | estate planning, pre-planning
Wait a minute! I’m talking about your parent’s estate planning, right? Shouldn’t this article be directed to your parents? There are two main reasons why I am addressing the kids: If you (or your parents) are like 70% of the rest of America, then you or they have not... 
by Doug Jones | Mar 27, 2018 | caring for elderly parent, pre-planning
If you have admitted your Loved One to a Nursing Home recently, you may (or not!) have noticed an inconspicuous clause mandating arbitration should a subsequent dispute arise. The clause I’m referring to is the: “Agreement” to Arbitrate Clause A broad... 
by Doug Jones | Mar 14, 2018 | caring for elderly parent, crisis planning, estate planning, pre-planning
Recently, I spoke with a gentleman who said that when he tried to check his parent into a Nursing Home, the Nursing Home refused to admit Dad as a resident unless the son signed a statement of personal responsibility. This means, that if Dad (or Medicare or whoever)... 
by Doug Jones | Feb 28, 2018 | caring for elderly parent, crisis planning, Medicaid Planning, Medicare Planning
I’ve already got Medicare – does Medicare pay for Nursing Home Care costs? We’ve heard that question hundreds of times over the years. You probably already have a Medicare card which you use when you go to doctor’s appointments, for prescription drugs, for... 