As the population of seniors grows rapidly in this country, so does the need to pinpoint which lifestyle choices and activities will promote healthy aging. Recently, the University of California, San Francisco, received a $1.9 … [Read more...]
Ask the Expert: Keeping My New Year’s Resolution
December 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Q. I did my estate planning with your firm several years ago. Since then, so much has changed-- I got remarried, have two grandchildren, and I bought a new home. I promised myself that this would be the year that I update my … [Read more...]
Celebrities with Special Needs Revisited- Susan Boyle
December 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The term “special needs” is used to collectively define those persons that require assistance due to physical, mental, behavioral, or medical disabilities or delays. Autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, dyslexia, learning … [Read more...]
More Filial Responsibility Cases are Ending Up in Court
December 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Filial responsibility laws obligate adult children to pay for their indigent parents’ food, clothing, shelter and medical needs. When the children fail to do so, nursing homes and government agencies can bring legal action to … [Read more...]
An Online Workshop for Caregivers of Veterans
December 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a six-week online workshop at no-cost, called Building Better Caregivers™, for family caregivers of veterans. This comprehensive online workshop addresses specific needs … [Read more...]
Ask the Expert: Divorcing a Loving Husband to Afford Long-Term Care
December 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Q. I have a question about Medicaid eligibility and need elder law and/or divorce advice in order to protect our modest assets. My husband and I reside in Virginia. I am in my late 60s and work full time. My husband is 80 and has … [Read more...]
Changing Perceptions on End-of-Life Issues
December 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
According to a recent Pew survey, the share of the total U.S. population that is age 65 and older has more than tripled over the last century, from roughly 4% in 1900 to 14% in 2012. Recently, the Pew Research Center interviewed … [Read more...]
