Veterans' Aid and Assistance Help - Veterans' benefits are an excellent source of funds for long-term care at an Assisted Living Facility or Nursing home. This benefit is available to the veteran, spouse of the veteran or the widow of the veteran. The divorced spouse is not eligible.

  The maximum veterans' benefit for 2009 is from about $1,600 to $1,900 for a veteran with one dependent and about $1,000 for the widow(er). The qualifications for the program are as follows:

1). Income does not exceed cost of the assisted living facility.

2). Assets (not including house or other exempt assets) are less than
     $50,000 for the single or widow and $80,000 for married veterans.

3). Applicant must be permanently and totally disabled and require
     assistance on a regular basis to protect the claimant from the hazards or
     dangers incident to his or her daily environment (a doctors report may be
     required).

4). Served during these time periods:

            World War 11 - December 7, 1941 through December31, 1946,
            extended to July 25, 1947 when continuous with active duty on or
            before December 31, 1946.

            Korean War - June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955.

            Veitnam War - August 5, 1964 (February 28, 1961 for those who
            were in Vietnam) to May 7, 1975.

           Persian Gulf War -  August 2, 1990 to date yet to be determined.

           Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo - No dates have been set as yet.

All information above is quoted from a booklet published by Paul J. Stano Co. LPA, 2009. Please check the above out with an Elder Care Attorney to see if you qualify. 

 Affordability - We live in the most affordable quality homes that America has to offer anyone. In the midst of so many, many foreclosures, amidst the shake, rattle and roll of the economy, where are people turning as they tighten their budgets?
     The answer is clear. They are turning to manufactured homes. Why? They are far more affordable to the average family than a stick-built home and they are efficient. There is and will be a demand for them. This is true if we maintain our homes and keep them in tip-top condition where people will want to buy them…… IF, we want to sell them.
     Every living person needs a place to call home. They will always need a home regardless of their age, sex, religion, national origin, belief or economic conditions.

     There are many who believe and state that manufactured home sales and that industry is on the verge of substantial growth and sales. When this happens, it will affect employment in many areas, the life style of many and the economy of America. With this in mind, we can turn this recession into an era of economic recovery and beyond!

“Skirting is required in this park and on each and every home.” Why is that?  Many times we residents question the Rules and Regulations that are given to us when we locate in a manufactured home community. Yet many of them have in mind the health and safety of all residents. Sometimes the standards set in these Rules are higher than what is stated by the State or Federal Government. HUD and the Ohio State Ohio Revised Code do not require skirting. However, when the community Owner or Manager has it in their Rules and Regulations it is evident that they are concerned for our health and safety.  It’s time to recognize and appreciate their concern.

    Skirting provides: 1). A warmer floor in your home. 2). Keeps the water pipes from freezing. 3). Keeps animals from dwelling underneath your home and destroying your wiring. 4). It is more sanitary. 5). Adds value to your home when you sell it. 6). Helps sell your home quicker. 7). Improves the appearance of your home. 8). When your home looks better it makes your neighbors' home look better. 9). Strong winds cannot get under it to tip it over or destroy your home.

   We hope you see the value in the fact that skirting installed and maintained properly is really an asset to you in many ways ….. not just a liability.

Never Never, never give your social security number, Medicare number, checking account number, savings account number or any other numbers to anyone who calls you. By doing so, it could lead to financial destruction for you. It is generally safe to give this information when you place the call to a place of business such as a doctor, hospital, bank, department store or placing an order for merchandise. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Cash for Clunkers - If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I’ve got bumps, dents and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull. But, that’s not the worst of it. My headlights are out of focus and it’s especially hard to see things up close. My traction is not as graceful as it once was. I slip, slide, skid and bump into things even in the best of weather. My whitewalls are stained with various veins. It takes me hours to reach my maximum speed. My fuel rate burns inefficiently……. But, here’s the worst of it  ……. Almost every time I sneeze, cough or laugh either my radiator leaks or my exhaust backfires.