Elder Law Hour Episode 23: Josh Shilts, Jennifer Hill, and Emily and Brittany

What a great show we have today! We talk to Josh Shilts about Elder Fraud, Brittany and Emily talk about representing those with dementia, and Jennifer Hill talks all about options for families when a loved one is discharged from the hospital!

Josh Shilts joins the show to talk about fraud among seniors and what types of fraud to look out for. Fraudsters are getting smarter, and it’s important to stay vigilant and look at your bank statements every month to look for clues that you’re being taken advantage of. Plus, Emily and Josh talk about the triangle that people who commit fraud go through; pressure to commit fraud, rationalization, and lastly opportunity! It’s an interesting segment!

If you have been a victim of fraud and would like to get in touch with Josh, visit his website www.shiltscpa.com

Brittany and Emily talk about Bruce Willis and his dementia diagnosis. His family is truly a model of how a blended family can come together and care for a loved one. This lead into a discussion about powers of attorney and what that means. Finally, we talk about how we represent those with dementia.

Jennifer Hill from Home Instead joins us to talk about a family’s options for care after being discharged from the hospital…is it 24/7 care that’s needed or a few hours per day? Does your loved one have dementia? How do you know it’s time to seek out extra care in the home or transition them to a facility? They talk through signs and answer some tough questions. She is also a certified dementia practitioner which gives her extensive training on helping educate families on how to care for loved ones that have dementia.

If you would like more information about Home Instead, reach out to Jennifer directly 904-806-8588.