Elder Law Issues
Elder Law Issues broadcasts each Friday at 10:04 am on 88.9 WFSU-FM. Sponsored by Elder Law attorney Twyla Sketchley of The Sketchley Law Firm, Elder Law Issues addresses the questions and concerns of seniors and their caregivers.
If you have a question, please email minutes@wfsu.org. Please reference Elder Law Issues in the subject line of your message.
Question Archive
What is a spell of illness under Medicare?March 28, 2025
What does it mean when a Medicare recipient is in a hospital but on observation status?March 21, 2025
What are the reasons a resident can be discharged or transferred from a nursing home?March 14, 2025
My mother is in a nursing home and was told she had to leave by the end of the week but, we don't believe she is well enough to go home. Does she have to leave?March 7, 2025
Can a business refuse to allow me in with my service animal?February 28, 2025
Is it illegal to represent a pet as a service animal?February 21, 2025
What are the basic costs of a service dog and how are they paid for?February 14, 2025
How does an individual with a disability get a service dog?February 7, 2025
What is a guide dog for the visually impaired?January 31, 2025
What is a service dog?January 24, 2025
What does it mean when a Medicare recipient is in a hospital but on observation status?March 21, 2025
What are the reasons a resident can be discharged or transferred from a nursing home?March 14, 2025
My mother is in a nursing home and was told she had to leave by the end of the week but, we don't believe she is well enough to go home. Does she have to leave?March 7, 2025
Can a business refuse to allow me in with my service animal?February 28, 2025
Is it illegal to represent a pet as a service animal?February 21, 2025
What are the basic costs of a service dog and how are they paid for?February 14, 2025
How does an individual with a disability get a service dog?February 7, 2025
What is a guide dog for the visually impaired?January 31, 2025
What is a service dog?January 24, 2025