Advice From Your Advocates

On this 12th episode of the Advice From Your Advocates Podcast, Attorney Bob Mannor sits down with Lea Anne Ivory Director of Marketing & Communications at Ascension Living PACE Michigan in Flint.  Bob and Lea Anne talk about the many benefits of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, otherwise known as PACE for members of our community who are aged 55 "years young" and o...

 YouTuber and Social Influencer, Dr. Natali Edmonds, Founder of Dementia Careblazers, a resource for loved ones and caretakers who are helping those with various forms of Dementia joined Attorney Bob Mannor for a conversation on Dementia.  Bob and Natali deep dive into the various types of Dementia, and note  how the disease can often look different in each individual. A big reason why a universal...

In this week's episode of Advice From Your Advocates, Attorney Bob Mannor and Wendy Jones of Next Steps 4 Seniors take a deep dive into ways to ease the stress of finding assisted living for your loved one. Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto Assistant Producer: Samantha Cohen Learn more about Mannor Law Group We'd love to hear from you! Support the show Listening Options YouTube Playlist...

On this episode of Advice From Your Advocates Podcast, Attorney Bob Mannor is joined by guest, Adam Sterling of Allegria Village, who talks about what it means to Age in Place and how to make that consideration when helping to plan the care of an aging loved one. Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto Assistant Producer: Samantha Cohen Learn more about Mannor Law Group. We'd love to hear from you...

In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, Attorney Bob Mannor speaks with Jodi Colombe, a Sales Manager at Brookdale Grand Blanc Assisted Living and Memory Care. Bob and Jodi explore what the physical and mental warning signs might be for when it’s time to consider a care facility - as well as what to look for when considering the facility your loved one will possibly relocate to. Executive P...

When an aging loved one begins to lose the ability to safely drive a vehicle, it can be difficult for family to know when to step in. Join host Attorney Bob Mannor and special guest, Matt Gurwell for this important discussion on the many ways aging can impact driving ability and response time. Learn ways to break the ice and resources to make this transition easier (and safer) for all involved. Ex...

On this special episode of Advice From Your Advocates, we spoke with our colleague Attorney Donna MacKenzie who is a nursing home and abuse lawyer, focusing on medical malpractice cases. The case she discussed with us is Kermath Vs. Independence Village – where the Michigan Supreme Court ultimately overturned their decision! The case came about when Virginia Kermath, 89 years old, moved into Indep...

Listen as Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney connects with Nicole Colley of the Alzheimer's Association to discuss many unknown, but potentially life-saving resources the Alzheimer's Association offers members of the community. Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto Assistant Producer: Samantha Cohen Learn more about Mannor Law Group. We'd love to hear from you! Support the show L...

Host Attorney Bob Mannor and Guest Attorney Kelli King-Penner explore the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to deeds. Many people think deeds are simple, but in fact, the opposite is true. Don't miss this important podcast that could save you or your beneficiaries thousands of dollars and hours of headaches. Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto Assistant Producer: Samantha Cohen Learn...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicaid made adjustments to certain rules that made keeping and obtaining insurance benefits easier for aging adults who need long-term care.  For example, during the pandemic, essentially no one was able to have their benefit eligibility revoked. Now that the pandemic is winding down, those restrictions are being lifted. What does this mean for Medicaid recipients a...

Host Attorney Bob Mannor is joined by guest Lisa Church of Alternative Elderly Care to discuss the vital transition time when a loved one or patient is returning home after a stay in the hospital or rehab. Learn what options are available to support this critical time in a senior's healing and ways to make this transition easier for the patient. Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto Assistant P...

What does long-term care look like in post-pandemic world? The years since COVID-19 have been full of changes for both eldercare professionals and their patients. Join Host Attorney Bob Mannor and guest Amy Persails as they discuss these changes and what's to come. Listen to our first episode of Advice From Your Advocates Podcast.  Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto Assistant Producer: Saman...