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The old adage is true, “You get what you pay for”. Some primary care physicians, motivated by sheer exhaustion have decided to trade quality for quantity. The HMOs have had an effect on all medical practices to the point that many patients have grown used to crowded waiting rooms, lengthy waits in the office and …

I am normally not the political type, but this Health Care Reform issue has really inspired me to at least launch my perspective into the blogisphere. I cannot believe how many people actually believe that by offering a “Public Option” we will somehow be offering FREE health care coverage to a) illegal aliens b) rich …

It is a sad fact that most people who financially exploit the elderly get away with it. They often find it so easy that they do it time and time again. Each time the Exploiter becomes more and more bold. They act as though they are entitled to this money and no one else deserves …

It is estimated that forty percent of all employees who are caring for an aging family member are missing work on a regular basis. In 1995 the Metropolitan Life Company reported that it had 85,000 employees and elder care related absenteeism cost the company 33 million dollars that year alone. The Dupont Corporation studied their …

(The information below is specific to Medicaid planning in Florida and is brief and general in nature. This information should not been taken as legal advice or Medicaid Planning instructions. ICP Medicaid is a Federally funded program which each State may administer differently. For this reason, Medicaid rules vary from State to State. There are …

When your elderly parents live far away, who will be your eyes and ears? Who will educate you about the confusing elder care system? Younger folks have never had to learn about Medicaid, Medicare, Long Term Care Insurance, etc…More foreign yet is the unspoken politics of doctors, hospitals, nursing homes and home health care companies. …

It always makes me sad to hear the families of an elder say “ Mom made me promise to never put her in a nursing home.” That is simply a promise that most families today cannot keep. If a caring son or daughter finds that they have to break that promise, they may feel guilty …

Ask an elderly Veteran if they are aware they may be eligible for a pension from the Veteran’s Administration and they will tell you “I’m not eligible because I was not injured in the War.” This is a common misconception which keeps many Veterans from tapping into a benefit they well earned by serving our …