Think about a podiatrist or shoe repair service that you visit. It is likely that the business owners or service providers are older than 55. You are witnessing what the statistics show. Older workers dominate some professions. In addition, more… Read more »
Category: Elder Law
Gifts and Medicaid Planning
It is not a good idea for someone who may need Medicaid assistance in the near future to be giving gifts. This can be sad if that person gets joy out of generosity. But gifts in that situation can turn… Read more »
How Does an Elder Law Attorney Help Seniors?
Elder law deals with legal issues affecting older or disabled people. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones, in living better lives. Elder law may include planning for retirement,… Read more »
Meditation and Mindfulness for Stress Management
There is a constant flow of unpleasant news in our world, which is stressful. We also feel stress from injuries and illness. Chronic pain can be especially stressful. So finding ways to release and cope with pain and stress help… Read more »
Alzheimer’s Disease Can Be Treated With Aduhelm Medications
An estimated 6 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a progressive and debilitating dementia that is accompanied by anxiety. It is hard to exaggerate the emotional and financial toll on families afflicted with the disease. People are desperate for… Read more »
Waivers for Nursing Facility Care in the Home Under Medicaid
Those who believe they cannot meet Medicaid’s strict income and asset limits for long-term care benefits might want to think again. If you currently demonstrate the need for nursing home facility services, you may meet health eligibility rules for a… Read more »
A Guide for Seniors on Estate Planning
Estate planning is considered essential by most older adults. Yet, nearly half of Americans age 55 or more do not have a will, and even fewer have designated powers of attorney, a living will, or health care directives. These documents… Read more »
3 signs of nursing home neglect
One of the most emotional decisions you will make in your lifetime is placing your elderly parent in a nursing home. Choosing a nursing home that fits your parent’s needs can be an overwhelming decision. Will he or she be… Read more »
Dementia Rates Declining, Study Shows
As we have learned more about dementia over the last few decades, most of the news has not been good. We have heard that dementia is playing a larger role in our elders’ lives, mostly because they are living longer… Read more »
Elder Law: Alcohol Addiction Patient Chooses Assisted Suicide
The “right to die” is an increasingly common trope in elder law around the world. In the Netherlands, assisted suicide is legal for people experiencing “unbearable suffering” and with no chance of improvement. Most of those to take advantage of… Read more »