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 documents … [Continue reading]
Celebrities with Special Needs Revisited- Susan Boyle
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 disabilities, and … [Continue reading]
More Filial Responsibility Cases are Ending Up in Court
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 recover the cost of … [Continue reading]
An Online Workshop for Caregivers of Veterans
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 of caregivers who … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: Divorcing a Loving Husband to Afford Long-Term Care
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 Parkinson's disease … [Continue reading]
Changing Perceptions on End-of-Life Issues
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 a subset of the … [Continue reading]
How to Ensure That Your Organ Donation Wishes Are Honored
Ted was a hard-working plumber who died from an unexpected heart attack at the age of 53. He was very chatty and often talked to his clients about what was on his mind while he worked. One of his clients, Rachel, recalls that he mentioned his desire … [Continue reading]
Veterans Guide to Long Term Care
Mr. Garcia is a 73 year old Vietnam Veteran who served in the Marines. He lives at home with his wife and was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He feels disoriented in his neighborhood and has forgotten his way home a few times. His wife … [Continue reading]
After the Turkey Dinner…Take a Walk!
You just enjoyed turkey and all the fixins’ with family and friends. Before the tryptophan starts kicking in and making you sleepy, why not take a walk? You may feel like sitting on the couch after the big meal, but if I told you that physical … [Continue reading]
Giving Thanks for Growing Older
As we get older, simple things like tying our shoes become challenging and that quick memory we took for granted when we were younger suddenly evades us. It is easy to get caught up in what we have lost, but let’s not forget about all that we have … [Continue reading]
Caregiver Contracts are a Growing Trend
Nearly 44 million adult caregivers (21 percent of the U.S. adult population) provide care to seniors or adults with disabilities. On average, these caregivers provide 21 hours of care a week; and the average length of time spent providing care is 4.3 … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: What are the Costs of Aging in America?
Q. My 65th birthday is just around the corner. I retired from a job that I loved last summer and I think that I am ready for what lies ahead. The problem is, I am not sure if I can afford it — future long-term care costs in particular are making me … [Continue reading]
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