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NFLers Huddle Up: Make a Game Plan for Possible Dementia

NFLers Huddle Up: Make a Game Plan for Possible Dementia

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

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

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Family Long-Term Care Isn’t a Cure-All for Seniors

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

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Elder Abuse Grows with Senior Population

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

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When to Take Your Parent in to Live with You

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

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Making the Move to a New Home in Retirement

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

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Florida Congresswoman Proposes Registry for Elder Abusers

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

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Dispelling Misconceptions and Misinformation About Medicare

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

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Laws for Guardianships Slow to Change

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

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Miller Time in Missouri: Qualified Income Trusts Are OK to Use

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

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New Elder Justice Task Forces to Fight Abuse by Health Care Providers

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

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Empire State Looks to Pass Laws to Protect the Elderly

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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