Category: Caregivers

Discover the truth about Medicare coverage for nursing homes in Florida. Learn about alternatives and how to plan for long-term care costs.

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Starting a conversation with your parents about estate planning can seem uncomfortable… there’s an elephant in the room: you don’t want to seem greedy and your parents may be private. But it’s an important step to ensure their wishes are respected in the future. It hard for family to respect wishes if nothing is written down. One effective way to initiate this conversation is to focus on your parents’ needs, figure out what’s going on in their minds about aging and their own mortality and legacy, and show empathy for their situation.  Make it clear that the goal is to understand their… Read More

Understanding the limits of Medicare coverage is vital when considering the next steps for long-term care. If you or a loved one rely on Medicare for skilled nursing facility costs or rehabilitation, understand that this benefit is not indefinite. Medicare typically covers the total cost of a skilled nursing facility for the first 20 days of care following a qualifying hospital stay. However, the financial responsibility begins to shift to you after this period. So what happens when Medicare stops paying for nursing home care? Your loved one either extends Medicare coverage, privately pays for the nursing home, applies for… Read More