Learn the Basics. Feb. 28, 8 pm #ABLEUnited #webinar #Florida #specialneeds

Babushka is honored to be part of ABLE Mama'Bassadors program between ABLEUnited and Bloggin' Mamas. Opinions stated are all BB's.

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Babushka is feeling so proud of her home state of Florida. Making sure our residents with special needs have opportunities like everyone else, we were one of the first to make a savings plan under the ABLE Act.  People with disabilities can now fund essential expenses with tax-advantaged savings under the program ABLE United This is a relatively new option for saving money without penalty of losing federal and other benefits.  Porque honestamente, doesn't everyone deserve the chance to dream and plan for a better futuro?

· Until recently, individuals receiving federal benefits were restricted in the amount of money they could save, effectively preventing them from planning for the future and leaving many with no other choice but to live in poverty.

· For individuals with disabilities, fear of losing benefits or costs of setting up special needs trust has often prevented or limited them from considering all of their options to build financial security. 

· The ABLE Act amends section 529 of the Internal Revenue Service Code allowing each state to create tax-advantaged savings accounts specifically for individuals with disabilities.

· These savings and investment accounts allow individuals to save money while maintaining federal benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid.

· The ABLE Act now allows individuals with disabilities to save up to $14,000 without impacting government benefits

BB for one is glad she can help brighten our granddaughter's future a little bit by contributing to her ABLE account.  To know that La Princesa will be financially better tomorrow by what we can add hoy makes the worry a little less.  If you still have questions about ABLE United please join the webinar.

To RSVP https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6186875344380435970

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Past post on ABLE United, because if you think esto es todo Babushka's said about ABLEUnited-

JU SO FONII!!! 

#ABLEUnited #DisabilitySavings for our Children. #sponsored

Babushka is honored to be part of ABLE Mama'Bassadors program between ABLEUnited and Bloggin' Mamas.  Opinions stated are all BB's.

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Isn't that picture just precioso?  Sweetie and BB had our granddaughter La Princesa for a little bit this verano and some wonderful memories were made.  Now that she's young (and so are we- relatively) we were able to have lots of fun and meet all her needs and wants.  Quee??  Ok Si, we totally spoiled her, and hope to be able to do so for a long time.  Lamentablemente she is growing up way too fast and before we know it she'll be off on her own.  A sobering thought for all families, but for those of us who's loved ones have special needs, who've been diagnosed with disabilities, it can be downright scary. Babushka has written about this before and will say it otra vez.  Thankfully, Florida has the ABLE Account, enacted for the ABLE Act which authorizes states to create tax-free savings accounts for individuals with disabilities.

And why specifically an ABLE Account when there are other ways to save?

Who can have an ABLEUnited account?

There's an Eligibility Wizard if you'd like to be sure your loved one qualifies.

http://www.ableunited.com/learn/eligibility/eligibility-wizard/

It takes 15 mins to sign up for a lifetime of assistance.

THIS is the part Sweetie and BB are very happy about.  As grandparents we can contribute to La Princesa's account with no problem or penalty for anyone.  ESOOOOOOO!!!!  Abuelos, Amigos, Anyone can help with a child's future.

The 4 most asked questions about this program are shared  HERE

pero if you still need assistance...

If you or someone you know could use this program please share it.  

The main site: http://www.ableunited.com/

Feibu: https://www.facebook.com/ABLEUnited/

Keep an eye out for another TWEETY FIESTA about the ABLEUnited plan, 
porque if you think Babushka has said todo...

JU SO FONII!!!


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#ABLEUnited Let's chat about Savings for Florida Families.

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For those of us with "disabled" loved ones, the ABLE act has helped us breathe a bit easier when thinking of their future.  Please join us to learn a bit more of Florida's option for savings without fear of losing their government benefits. 

#ABLEUnited Twit­ter Chat

Join Blog­gin Mamas & ABLE United as we host the #ABLEUnited Twit­ter Chat on Thursday, 8/25/16 at 9p EST! Join us as we dis­cuss sav­ing for your child’s future using the ABLE United plan. Floridians with disabilities will now be able to save up to $100,000 in a tax-free account to pay for health care, education and job training without jeopardizing government benefits.The mission of ABLE United is to encourage and assist the saving of private funds to help persons with disabilities cover costs that support their health, independence and quality of life.

Date: Thursday, August 25, 2016

Time: 9:00–10:00pm EST / 6:00–7:00pm PST

Hash­tag: #ABLEUnited

Spon­sored By: ABLEUnited

Pre­sented by: @BlogginMamas

Mod­er­a­tors: Eng­lish– @HeLoEnterprises Span­ish– @BBabushka

Co-hosts: @Outersparkle , @SensoryF , @Lastmom , @xxplumcrazeexx , @SJBlahBlahBlog , @JamieTheCupcake

Syn­op­sis:

1. We will be focus­ing on the impor­tance of sav­ings for individuals with disabilities. Florida enacted the ABLE plan July 1, 2016 to help prepare for their future.
2. Eligibility- Who qualifies for the plan?
3. Covered expenses and tax free earnings.

Prizes:

Dur­ing the Twit­ter Chat there will be a chance to win one of two prize packs by retweeting specified tweets. (We reserve the right to offer more prize packs). Win­ners will be selected at ran­dom from all eli­gi­ble entries.

Prizes

2- ABLE United prize packs with various promotional items.

Tweet­share:

Join us for the #ABLEUnited Twitter Party Thursday 8/25/16 at 9p ET! RSVP https://t.co/xZqc3hZzXOpic.twitter.com/luYXQ6BZVA

August 24, 2016

US Res­i­dents age 18 and over are eli­gi­ble to enter.

For full rules, terms and conditions, visit bit.ly/ablersvp por fa.

RSVP Below!!

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.

By RSVP’ing to this event and uti­liz­ing the #ABLEUnited hash­tag, the atten­dees acknowl­edge hav­ing read and agreed to these terms and con­di­tions.

Hope to see you there Beautifuls!!

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Dis­clo­sure: Blog­gin’ Mamas is being com­pen­sated for man­ag­ing this Twit­ter Chat. Indi­vid­ual co-hosts are being com­pen­sated for their par­tic­i­pa­tion. All prize ful­fill­ment is the respon­si­bil­ity of the spon­sor.

Caregiving is Completo con Sam's Club #MyCaregivingStory

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are Babushka’s alone.  #MyCareGivingStory #CollectiveBias

La Tata, Babushka’s 94 year old grandmother.

She took care of us for so many years, it’s only fitting that we now have the bendicion of doing the same.

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“Nothing easy about getting older, and it’s even harder being old.”

This is a quote my grandmother would say, and knowing the life she has lead, BB believes it.  We all have had our trying moments, and we all know getting old is a privilege not all have, but it’s also a challenge to have all our needs met when we can no longer do it for ourselves.

When in Miami, Babushka would stay with La Tata. BB would always be sure La Tata was taken care of Mind, Body, Soul. A checklist with these headings as guidelines was used.

• Mind- daily card game, word search, conversation for at least 30 mins.
• Body- the menu of the day, since some days she didn't feel much like eating, always had fruits and a liquid meal replacement on hand.
• Soul- devotional readings, audio, and phone calls with the great-great grandchildren. Also, fresh flowers and plants helped her spirits.

It was nice to take her out and break up the daily routine. Unfortunately, because she would tire easily, we'd have to restrict our outings, but one of her favorite places to go to was Sam's Club. There we could get all we needed and many services too. PLUS she loves their pizza and would make sure we’d go around lunchtime. Every single time.

Part of La Tata’s frustration with aging was the incontinence and how it curbed her social life and outings. Fortunately she found the products which gave her back some of that freedom.

And of course that brightened all our lives immensely.

She especially likes Member’s Mark products, both the items AND the prices are BUENISIMO!!

We always have such a good time at Sam’s Club.
Tienen de todo- they’ve got everything.

And as La Tata says,             

“Bueno, Bonito y Barato let’s me buy more!”

Porque she’s got lots of loved ones she loves buying for!

Y si, things for herself too!  La Tata not care about her looks?

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Ahora mismo, she’s recuperating from a broken hip bone, but we expect to take her again on outings soon.

La Tata is looking forward to visiting Sam’s club to save some money, spoil some children, eat some pizza and zip down those aisles in her electric cart yelling, “Aqui viene Fangio!” She may have lost some of her mobility, but her tastes, wit and preferences haven’t changed a bit.

Sam’s Club offers caregiving services, like health screenings and prescription refills, along with their own brand of health-related products. The Member's Mark Maximum Long Pads are perfect for LaTata. This way she can confidently take trips out of the house without having to worry about any incontinence issues. We also grabbed a bottle of Member’s Mark Hand Sanitizer to keep LaTata safer from germs and bacteria.

Besides the wonderful products and precios, Sam’s Club has their own Family Caregiving Site which helps caregivers tend to their loved ones,

Around the house, For the Body, On the Move.

Makes BB feel good to know there are people and places that understand what caregiving is. And for all caregivers out there, know that you are appreciated,

just as we appreciate those that cared for us.

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