People with Alzheimer’s often wait years after their symptoms first appear to seek evaluation and treatment. In fact, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, half of the people with Alzheimer’s don't even know they have it. If you or a loved one … [Continue reading]
Is Living at Home Hazardous to Your Health?
It's estimated that 5.4 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, and about 70% of them live at home. For most seniors with dementia, staying at home is a common goal; however, it can pose certain risks … [Continue reading]
Does Medicare Discriminate Against Certain Elders?
Q. My mother, Sally, is 67, has chronic depression, and is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. In the past, Medicare only covered 50% of the costs of her psychological treatment for her depression. I feel like this is discrimination, since mental … [Continue reading]
Secrets to Living Longer from Centenarians
A growing number of Americans are living to age 100 and beyond. In the U.S., the centenarian population has grown 65.8 percent over the past three decades, from 32,194 people who were age 100 or older in 1980 to 53,364 centenarians in 2010, according … [Continue reading]
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today, people in the United States come together to commemorate an important figure in the history of civil rights, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. MLK Day offers the perfect opportunity to remember a man who played an important role in freedom and … [Continue reading]
Explaining Grandma’s Alzheimer’s
Q. When I was a child, my parents took me to see my grandmother. I was very upset when she didn't remember me or my sister and when she thought my dad (her son) was my older brother. Now I am faced with the same situation with my own children. My … [Continue reading]
Two-thirds of Seniors Need Assistance
According to a recent study by the American Journal of Public Health, two-thirds of people 65 and older need help to perform activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, getting out of bed or a chair, walking and using the toilet. … [Continue reading]
Our Thirteen Most-Read Articles of 2013
From the sticker shock of long-term care to court cases involving filial responsibility, we covered a lot of ground in 2013. It was a year that included a 5.2 percent sequester and the release of a new DSM-5 manual that changed the definition of … [Continue reading]
Can You Actually Die of Boredom?
Patients in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility are often limited in their mobility as well as in their contact with the outside world, which can often cause feelings of isolation or depression. Spending long days watching television or waiting … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: Conflicting Information About Medicare and the ACA
Q. A few days ago, in an article by Oscar Garcia of the Social Security Administration, I read that "People who have Medicare coverage are not affected by the Affordable Care Act." In my own personal experience, I don't think he is completely … [Continue reading]
Tips for Less Stress During Mental Wellness Month
Mental and emotional well-being is essential to overall health. Positive mental health enables people to cope with the stresses of life, to live life to the fullest with a positive attitude, and to feel active and connected. This January, during … [Continue reading]
Unusual Alternatives for Disposing of Your Body After Death
When most people think of what happens to their bodily remains after death, a traditional funeral and casket burial are what typically come to mind, with cremation being an increasingly preferred alternative to traditional burial because it is … [Continue reading]
Good Dental Hygiene Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
When you go to the dentist, does the hygienist tell you to floss more often? Now there is more reason to listen, as a recent British study suggests that the bacteria from gum disease contributes to Alzheimer’s disease. The study, published in the … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: Medicare’s 100-Day Rule vs. Long-Term Care
Q. My 71-year old father, Joe, had a stroke and was hospitalized for a week and a half. When he was discharged, he was moved to a rehabilitation facility for therapy, and Medicare has been paying for his therapy there for 2 weeks. When it comes to … [Continue reading]
The Social Security Spousal Benefit
Many near-retirement couples are unaware of a special Social Security spousal benefit, which can be especially helpful when one spouse retires and the other continues working. How does it work? As an example, Dolores retired at age 62, and collects … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: Making Our Home Safe for Dad
Q. We just found out that my father, Barry, will be moving in with us in the new year. He is in his 70’s, has Parkinson’s, arthritis, and is in a wheelchair a lot of the time. We don’t have much money to renovate, but we want to make sure our home is … [Continue reading]
A Universal Benefit that Assists with Long-Term Care—Not in the U.S.
All taxpayers in Jersey (not New Jersey, and not any U.S. state) will soon be contributing towards the high costs of residential nursing facility and home-based care, after a vote by politicians. Ideally, this means that home owners in … [Continue reading]
Giving Back: Farr Law Firm Participates in Wreaths Across America
In an effort to show support for veterans and honor their families this holiday season, the Farr Law Firm participated in the 5th Annual Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization best known for its annual … [Continue reading]
Singing to Promote Better Health?
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 million grant from the … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: Keeping My New Year’s Resolution
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 estate planning … [Continue reading]
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