Q. I have three children — two on the autism spectrum and one with Down syndrome, who we adopted. One of my children with ASD is a young adult, and the other is a teenager. My friend, Cathy, also has an adult child on the autism spectrum. I read your … [Continue reading]
Making the Holidays Comfortable for Loved Ones with Disabilities
Dear Oakley, My teenager with ASD and my child with Down Syndrome will be experiencing the holidays with our extended family — cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. We are expecting 25 people this year, for the first time since before COVID. … [Continue reading]
“Hospice Nurse Julie” Dispels Myths about Death and Dying to Over a Million Followers on TikTok
Julie McFadden is a TikTok-famous hospice nurse with 1.1 million followers. She loves her job because she helps people find peace in death, and she uses her social media presence to share her knowledge on the subject. Julie has also appeared in … [Continue reading]
Planning for Individuals with Disabilities So They Have a Say
Q. Our son, Charlie, is 40 and has autism and is intellectually disabled. We were a bit older when we had him, and he is our fifth and youngest adult child. He resides with us in our home, but as we are getting older and having health issues … [Continue reading]
Microboards and Self-directed Support Corporations
Dear Raider, I am a single parent of an adult child with severe autism and I am considering all of our options. I heard about Microboards and Self-directed Support Corporations, but don’t know much about them. Can you provide any information about … [Continue reading]
Assisted Living Is Failing to Meet the Needs of Seniors in the US
The senior population in the United States has quadrupled since 1900 and is expected to continue growing significantly, with 46 percent of the baby boomer generation now age 65 and up. According to the Administration for Community Living’s Profile of … [Continue reading]
Blood Tests and a New Promising Drug for Alzheimer’s Are Here. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Q. I know Alzheimer’s research, diagnostic tools, and treatments have come a long way in the past few years, with several new options having been introduced. But, I’m curious — do any of these options really work or even show real promise? A. … [Continue reading]
A Urine Test for Alzheimer’s?
Dear Angel, I heard somewhere that there is a urine test for Alzheimer’s that is being tested? What do you know about this? Thanks for your help! Pete Tesst --- Dear Pete, It’s true. There is a urine test being tested and the hope … [Continue reading]
2023 Key Elder Law Numbers
Every year, the Farr Law Firm releases the newest figures for Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Below are figures for 2023 that are frequently used in the Elder Law practice, including the figures for spousal impoverishment, penalty divisors, … [Continue reading]
Special Edition: What an Attitude of Gratitude Does for Your Health and Well-Being
Happy Thanksgiving from the Farr Law Firm! The attorneys, paralegals, and staff at the Farr Law Firm want to wish you a day filled with health, happiness, family, and a plentiful feast. We also want to share some research provided by Harvard … [Continue reading]
Gift Shopping for an Elder? Consider These Suggestions from a Top Aging-in-Place Expert
Lisa Cini Helps Seniors Age-in-Place with Technology and Design Modifications More and more seniors are seeking to age in place, making it important for them to have the resources they need to thrive in their own home. Caregivers and loved ones … [Continue reading]
It’s International Fraud Awareness Week— Things to Know!
Dear Oakley, Senior fraud seems to be on the rise. I have had several friends who have been affected by it, unfortunately. I understand that it is International Fraud Awareness Week. What are some common types of fraud I should know about so I … [Continue reading]
Protect Yourself from Being Scammed — Cybersecurity Awareness Training, Identity Theft Insurance, Forgery Insurance
Q. I have heard that identity theft and forgery theft have been more rampant than ever. I can’t imagine being the victim of either of these horrible crimes. Besides being vigilant (including reading your articles to learn how to spot scams), are … [Continue reading]
Customers Are Being Misled by Marketers into Signing Up for Certain Private Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Advantage plans now enroll nearly half of all Medicare beneficiaries, but some consumers are being misled because of the aggressive marketing campaigns by certain Medicare Advantage plans, and because of the fact that the federal government … [Continue reading]
Benefit Programs for Caregivers of Veterans
Q. Several members of my family are military veterans, including my father (who is severely disabled) and myself. I remember reading about caregiver benefits for veterans and their families over the past few years. When I looked into this in the … [Continue reading]
Veteran Caregiver Assistance Programs You Might Not Know About
Dear Raider, Welcome to the Critter Corner team! My father is a Vietnam Veteran, and my husband and I care for him in our home. I am wondering what caregiver assistance programs are available to help with caring for my dad and providing respite … [Continue reading]
TikTok and Caregiving: The #Dementia Hashtag on TikTok Has over 3 Billion Views!
The first time Jacquelyn Revere walked into a support group for caregivers of family members with dementia, she felt completely out of place. Revere, then a 20-something who’d just moved from New York City to California to care for her mother and … [Continue reading]
Tougher Scrutiny and Federal Penalties Being Planned for Failing Nursing Homes
Q. Last year, during his State of the Union address, President Biden discussed a major overhaul of nursing home quality, including minimum staffing levels and steps to beef up inspections. Since then, I haven’t heard about any of these quality … [Continue reading]
It’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month — Get a Free Virtual Screening!
Dear Hayek, I often experience memory loss. I am not sure if it’s just old age or other health issues, such as perhaps vitamin deficiency or lack of sleep. Are there any free virtual screenings that you know of that screen for Alzheimer’s or other … [Continue reading]
What Happens to the Brain After Age 40?
Eighteen years ago in 2004, Bruce Yankner, a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, investigated how human brains change between ages 26 and 106. His research found that some people between 40 and 70 had gene patterns more like younger … [Continue reading]
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