My mom has dementia and will need to be placed in a facility within a year. Can she benefit from Medi-Cal and still save assets?

There are look back periods that apply to any transfers, etc, so it is important to make sure anything you are doing does not diminish any asset...

So I have to go in front of the Virginia board of nursing for elderly abuse what type of lawyer do i need to hire?

You will be best served by hiring a lawyer that has experience representing people like you with the nursing board and how has experience with...

I was promised my job and same shifts when I returned from leave of absence, my employer did not fulfill the agreement, can i do

You can make a complaint to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing. You can also file a compliant with the EEOC if the basis of your leave...

Is my father responsible for a medical bill denied by his insurance (medicare/medigap)?

If in fact your father requested and received non-covered services, he can be liable for the bill. Perhaps it was a billing error by the hospital....

I knew nothing about about nursing homes and ignorance landed me in trouble.Totally ridiculous !

If you have questions about your mother's course of treatment or the plan for her care and her discharge, you should contact the physician giving...

It is very hard to take driving away from an older person, but it is far worse to have a demented person who is not safe on the road to plow into a...

How to get my husband's medical records from the hospital?

It is not clear from the question whether your issue is getting the medical records or getting the medical records so that your husband can be...

What rights do I have as a live-in caregiver?

You have rights as an employee and as a tenant. You should consult with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing immediately. State of...

If your mother is still mentally competent, you need to take direction from her. By giving you a POA, she gave you the ability to act for her, not...

The hospital was discussing my case in the middle of a packed waiting room. Is this violation of my HIPAA rights?

Discussing your confidential medical information in front of unauthorized persons can be a HIPAA violation. However, only the government can...