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Act 43 - Nursing Homes and the Return of Debtor's Prison - May, 2007

Janice has been a resident at Shady Acres Nursing Home for the past six months, since she suffered a devastating stroke. About a year ago, when Janice was perfectly healthy, her granddaughter was accepted at Yale. She wanted to show her love and support, so she gave her granddaughter a $50,000 gift, which she used toward tuition. Now Janice finds herself in a nursing home that costs $9,000 per month, and she will soon be out of money. What Janice does not know is that, because of newly enacted Medicaid regulations, she will not be eligible for Medicaid when her money runs out because of the gift she made to her grandchild. For more information ...


Also in May's LifeLines

    HEALTHLINE - Tai Chi Can Boost Immunity Against Shingles
    Tai chi offers a great way to stay physically and mentally fit. Anyone of any age can do it, even if you have a physical condition or are in a wheelchair. It focuses on strengthening the mind, body and spirit by emphasizing breathing and slow, flowing movements..... For more information ...

    LIFE CARE PLANNING - Meet The O'Neill Family
    What began as a day like many others last summer soon turned into a nightmare for 83-year-old Betty O'Neill and her family. She was visiting her son, Tom, and his wife, Frani, when she fell, fracturing her pelvis and shattering her arm. She was hospitalized, had surgery and then needed extensive rehabilitation.....For more information ...

    CARE GIVER HELPLINE - Caring For Someone With Dementia
    Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new challenges as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior.....For more information ...

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