Jennifer’s mother, Katherine, lives with her, her husband, and their two children. Katherine is mentally fine, but physically she needs a lot of care; her needs are increasing, and she requires assistance from her daughter to lift things, bathe, and … [Continue reading]
Meaningful Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
For seniors with Alzheimer's and other memory-altering diseases, the desire to accomplish things doesn't vanish. Being able to engage in meaningful activities can go a long way to lifting the spirits of someone with Alzheimer’s, and can help stave … [Continue reading]
Deciding How to Distribute Your Estate
Bill, Glenda, and Theresa are siblings. Glenda runs the family business and is married to a doctor. They have chosen not to have children. Bill is a teacher and his wife Sheila is a stay-at-home mom and they have two children. Theresa is the youngest … [Continue reading]
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Older Americans’ Month
Older Americans are being challenged to “Unleash The Power Of Age” over the next month as the nation marks the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month this May. Older Americans Month was first established by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. At … [Continue reading]
Legal Planning for Same-Sex Couples with an Adopted Child
Adopting a child is a blessing that changes everything for any family involved, though it is often a complicated process. It can become even more complicated for same-sex couples, and can be fraught with financial and legal risks. Currently, an … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: Legal and Ethical Question Regarding Refusal of CPR
Q: My parents are in an independent living home in Virginia. I recently read a story about a nurse who refused to give CPR to a dying woman at a California independent living home. Was she legally right to refuse giving CPR and could this happen in … [Continue reading]
The Nightmare of Probate and How to Avoid It
When many first consider Estate Planning, they immediately think of preparing a Last Will and Testament. While having a Will is slightly better than dying without a Will (i.e., dying intestate), Wills also have some major drawbacks – the biggest … [Continue reading]
Can You Retire On Social Security Alone?
While it's generally a good idea to supplement your Social Security income with a traditional pension or personal savings, millions of people count on Social Security as their primary source of retirement income. According to SocialSecurity.gov, … [Continue reading]
Alzheimer’s Treatment: Non-Drug Therapies That Can Help
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 not come in a pill. … [Continue reading]
Remodel or Relocate?
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 facing the … [Continue reading]
Nursing Homes May Face Readmission Penalties Similar to Hospitals
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 have been avoided. In … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert- Why is Autism So Common Now?
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 children spend half the … [Continue reading]
The U.S. could be spending $511 billion on dementia by 2040
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 - $106 billion to … [Continue reading]
Listen to Evan H. Farr, CELA being interviewed on 1500 AM (Federal News Radio) on Sunday, April 28!
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 government officials, … [Continue reading]
Are Children Legally Responsible for their Parents’ Care? – Filial Responsibility Explained
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 tried to collect from … [Continue reading]
When Your Pet Can Visit
Ruth London, 74, was in the hospital with severe pneumonia. She was delirious and hallucinated that she was in jail. With the permission of a doctor on the unit, her husband brought the family Maltese, Delilah, to see if the pet could calm his wife … [Continue reading]
Choosing a Guardian for Your Children: Things to Consider
Nancy and Nick have three children -- Emmitt, Nicole, and Alexa. Very warm and loving parents, Nancy and Nick make education a top priority, and hope to instill their deep-rooted culture and values in their children. Neither Nancy nor Nick want to … [Continue reading]
Evan H. Farr, CELA, is awarded The Martindale-Hubbell® Client Distinction Award
Fairfax, Va. – April 18, 2013 – Certified Elder Law Attorney Evan H. Farr has been awarded the Martindale-Hubbell® Client Distinction Award. Selection for the award is based on Client Review Ratings in the categories of communications ability, … [Continue reading]
Long Term Care Costs Rising as Demand Increases
As demand for long-term care services is increasing, the cost of home health aides, adult day care, and nursing homes is also rising, according to results of a recent Genworth survey. These increasing expenses aren't likely to slow as Americans live … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: What Will Happen to my Virtual Belongings Should the Unthinkable Happen?
Q. I am pretty technologically savvy and I have photos of my grandchildren on Picasa, my own Google blog, documents saved on Google Docs, and a Facebook account. Is there a way to plan for what will happen to my online documents and virtual … [Continue reading]
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