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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted July 11, 2025

Investigation Uncovers Food Insecurity in Nursing Homes

A recent investigation found many nursing homes spend less than $10 per day on food per resident, raising concerns about malnutrition and food quality.

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted July 11, 2025

How Older Adults Can Stay Safe During Heat Waves

The United States set a record for heat-related deaths in 2023, while the summer of 2024 saw record-breaking high temperatures. Hot weather poses a particularly significant risk [...]

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted July 11, 2025

How Mental Health Apps Can Help Older Adults

Older adults can be especially susceptible to depression, as well as other mental health issues. Check out a few of the many mental health apps that can aid with emotional [...]

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted July 11, 2025

Can I Give My Kids $19,000 a Year and Apply for Medicaid?

If you have it to give, you certainly can, but there may be consequences should you apply for Medicaid long-term care coverage within five years after each gift.

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted July 10, 2025

Who Gets the Home if the Community Spouse Dies?

If the community spouse dies, who gets the home? The nursing home spouse does not have her name on the home.

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted July 10, 2025

Is Nursing Home Required to Escort Patient With Dementia to ER?

If a resident (with dementia) of a nursing home goes to the emergency room, is the nursing home required to provide them with an escort?

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted July 10, 2025

How Do We Calculate Capital Gains on Gifted Property?

My aunt has an irrevocable trust with her home. However, she wants to dissolve that trust now and give the house to me and my wife to live in as our primary residence. What and how do I [...]

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted July 10, 2025

How Will Selling Home Affect Medicaid Down the Road?

My parents need to sell their house to go into an assisted living facility. They want to sell it to their granddaughter. How will this affect Medicaid down the road (as they will need it [...]

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted July 10, 2025

Can the Texas Medicaid Estate Recovery Program Take My Land?

If I sign an affidavit of heirship because my father died and left no will, but the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program in Texas hasn't taken any action (two years have passed since his [...]

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted July 10, 2025

Does a Specific Bequest in a Will Need to Be Appraised?

Does a specific bequest in a will need to be appraised?

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