A recent Washington Post article, entitled “Today’s NFL players should look hard at Sam Huff’s case; they could be next,” says you should prepare for
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Before You Panic and Sell the Family Home, Talk with an Elder Law Attorney
Let’s look at a difficult but very common scenario where a husband or wife has an immediate need for nursing home care. Unfortunately, the couple
Family Long-Term Care Isn’t a Cure-All for Seniors
With people living longer, odds are that many of us will become disabled for some time before we pass away and will need some long-term
Elder Abuse Grows with Senior Population
The Administration for Community Living says that hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected and exploited every year, reported The Hillsdale (MI) Daily
When to Take Your Parent in to Live with You
People wonder if they should bring their aging parent to live with them. Typically, this issue comes up when one parent passes away. When that
Making the Move to a New Home in Retirement
The recent article at capecod.com, “5 Tips for Seniors Planning a Move: Think ‘Resizing’ Not ‘Downsizing,’” explains that elder law attorneys are sensitive to the
Florida Congresswoman Proposes Registry for Elder Abusers
U.S. Representative Gwen Graham from Tallahassee, Florida, recently announced that she plans to introduce new legislation that would allow states to create a searchable registry
Dispelling Misconceptions and Misinformation About Medicare
Medicare home health coverage can be vital for seniors who are recently sent home from the hospital or who are suffering from a chronic condition
Laws for Guardianships Slow to Change
Abusive guardianship cases have made headlines for decades. Tales of relatives fighting over Mom to access her savings, professional guardians draining an estate through high
Miller Time in Missouri: Qualified Income Trusts Are OK to Use
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently reported in “Trusts sidestep Missouri income limit for home care” that the Missouri Department of Social Services now recognizes Qualified
New Elder Justice Task Forces to Fight Abuse by Health Care Providers
The U.S. Department of Justice has recently announced the creation of several Elder Justice Task Forces. The teams will target health care providers who commit
Empire State Looks to Pass Laws to Protect the Elderly
New York is home to the third-largest elderly population in the U.S., a population that appears increasingly vulnerable to physical and financial abuse. But New
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