There are treatments available now that most families coping with Alzheimer's or other dementia never hear about that can significantly improve their quality of life.Called non-pharmacologic therapies (NPTs), these treatments do … [Read more...]
Remodel or Relocate?
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When Steve and Joanna bought their family home thirty-five years ago, their plan was to live there all through their retirement years. Joanna recently broke her hip. Now with her return from the hospital in a wheelchair, Steve is … [Read more...]
Nursing Homes May Face Readmission Penalties Similar to Hospitals
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
According to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, nearly 14% of individuals on Medicare that are discharged from a hospital to a skilled nursing setting are readmitted to the hospital for conditions that could potentially … [Read more...]
Ask the Expert- Why is Autism So Common Now?
April 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Q. My ten year old son, Cole, was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when he was six. He is in a class of 20 children and there are two other boys and a girl who also have an ASD, all ranging in severity. These … [Read more...]
The U.S. could be spending $511 billion on dementia by 2040
April 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dementia costs in the United States account for a whopping $109 billion for direct care. This does not include the costs of caring for a person with dementia, usually provided by family members, which would add an additional $50 - … [Read more...]
Listen to Evan H. Farr, CELA being interviewed on 1500 AM (Federal News Radio) on Sunday, April 28!
April 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
On Sunday, April 28 at 10:30 p.m, Evan H. Farr, CELA will be the guest on "Of Consuming Interest" hosted by Shirley Rooker, radio host and President of Call For Action, Inc. On her show, Ms. Rooker typically interviews top … [Read more...]
Are Children Legally Responsible for their Parents’ Care? – Filial Responsibility Explained
April 24, 2013 by 4 Comments
Maryann Pittas, the victim of a car accident, was a patient in a nursing home for about six months. A few weeks after she was released, her son received the nursing-home bill of $93,000. He was beside himself when the facility … [Read more...]
