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]
Identifying the Signs of Autism Earlier will Lead to a More Productive Life
When Matt was a baby, his parents became concerned early that he never looked anyone in the eye, didn’t respond to sound, and missed several developmental milestones, such as pointing and waving. He was their first child and the possibility of autism … [Continue reading]
The Older Americans Act Reauthorization is Important for Long-Term Care Consumers
The Older Americans Act (OAA), enacted in 1965, was designed to provide services and funding in every state to support the dignity and welfare of seniors age 60 or older. These services focus on improving the lives of older people in areas of income, … [Continue reading]
Guardianship Revisited: a Serial 911-Caller and a Bigamist
A “guardian” of an adult is a person appointed by the court who is responsible for the personal affairs of an incapacitated adult, including responsibility for making decisions regarding the adult’s support, care, health, safety, habilitation, … [Continue reading]
LGBT Seniors Find Challenges in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities
Marlene, 81, and Charlotte, 77, have been together for 43 years. If one or both of them needs long-term care in the future, their first choice would be getting private in-home care by Marlene’s sister, Vera, but they realize that a skilled nursing … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: Can I really save $11,000 annually if my planning is done earlier?
Q. Recently, my family had a reunion. Since I have six brothers and sisters, it was a huge event that included many relatives that I hadn't seen in years. At dinner, my distant cousin Marty who is a few years older than me and whose wife Danielle … [Continue reading]
Speaking Two or More Languages May Delay Dementia Symptoms
Edith is bilingual and speaks English and Spanish fluently. This has been helpful throughout her life, in her career, and in her travels. She was recently diagnosed with early onset dementia.What she didn’t know until now is that speaking two or more … [Continue reading]
November Is National Family Caregivers Month
There are as many as 90 million family caregivers in the U.S. today, and their contribution is thought to be equivalent to $450 billion in caregiving services every year. This number is steadily increasing, as more Americans are caring for a loved … [Continue reading]
The End-Of-Life Conversation: What if it NEVER happens?
Greta was very close with her in-laws, and often referred to them as “the parents she never really had.” When her father-in-law, Chuck, started to show signs of dementia, she stepped in immediately to help. For as long as Greta could remember, Chuck … [Continue reading]
Major Carriers of Long-Term Care Insurance are Exiting the Market
According to a recent report by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), changes in the Long-Term Care (LTC) insurance market, including higher-than-expected … [Continue reading]
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