A week before she was due to have knee replacement surgery, Jennifer got a call from the surgeon’s office. She was told that she had not met her annual deductible, so she would owe $700 up-front. Jennifer paid because she thought … [Read more...]
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Q. Nursing homes are so exorbitantly expensive. There is no way I can afford long-term care for myself, when the time comes, or for my husband, Morty. Is there any way to qualify for free long-term care in this country? A friend … [Read more...]
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Lillian Palermo, a 90-year old retired insurance executive, entered a nursing home after she began experiencing dementia, falls, and surgical complications. Her husband, Dino, who is eight years her junior, visits her every day. … [Read more...]
Print This PageFilial Responsibility: Elderly Couple May Be Responsible For Son’s Medical Bills
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Filial responsibility laws obligate adult children to pay for their indigent parents’ food, clothing, shelter and medical needs. When the children fail to do so, nursing homes, hospitals, and other creditors can file lawsuits … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Costs Billions per Year and is the Leading Cause of Traumatic Brain Injury?
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Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These falls can cause devastating consequences; falls are the most common cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries, according … [Read more...]
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