Incapacity Planning documents, including a Financial Power of Attorneyand Advance Medical Directive, only do what you want them to do if your loved ones know they exist and can locate them when needed. What if you don’t want to be hooked up to … [Continue reading]
Studies show link between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s
In a recent study in Sweden, diabetes in mid-life was found to be associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's in later life. The study tested more than 2,000 men for blood glucose levels at age 50 and then tested them again 30 years … [Continue reading]
Why Estate Planning is Essential for the LGBT Community
If a member of the LGBT community fails to properly plan, the result can be devastating to his or her partner and family. Having no estate plan is tantamount to giving up control of one's estate and management of one's well-being in times of … [Continue reading]
The Nightmare of Probate and How Steve Jobs Avoided 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]
Looking Out for Your Loved One in a Nursing Home
Having a loved one in a nursing home can be an emotional experience. You want to make sure their needs are met by the facility and that they are being given the care that was promised and that they deserve. How do you ensure that this is happening? … [Continue reading]
Getting Through to a Person with Dementia –Communication Techniques that Work
Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia have a progressive brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to remember things, think clearly, communicate with others, … [Continue reading]
Maryland DHR Sued over Medicaid Delays
Earlier this year, low-income Maryland residents with disabilities filed a class action lawsuit against the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) over extensive Medicaid delays.The named plaintiff, Mary Lou Magee-Kern, lost her insurance … [Continue reading]
Medicaid Expansion- Is it a good thing? (FAQ)
A key feature of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the expansion of Medicaid to millions of low-income Americans, many of whom are uninsured. Medicaid Expansion has been one of the most controversial parts of the new health care law, and some states … [Continue reading]
When is the right time to update your estate plan?
Just as a car needs regular maintenance, your estate planning documents need to be updated from time to time. Changes to the law and significant events in your life could alter the way that you originally meant to apportion assets in your estate … [Continue reading]
Tonight’s Event in Burke (space still available) and “Ask the Expert”
Join us tonight at 7 - 8 p.m. at Burke Centre Library for a "Long-Term Care Seminar" Space still available. Call us at 703-691-1888 to register. Long Term Care Seminar Location: Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Road Burke, VA 22015 At this … [Continue reading]
Prepaid Funeral Plans and Medicaid- What You Need to Know!
A prepaid funeral contract is a legal agreement that allows a person to pay now for funeral services that will be needed sometime in the future. This contract may include the funeral, burial, cremation, and other related services. A prepaid funeral … [Continue reading]
Are you taking advantage of free preventative health services provided under the ACA?
Seniors are slowly taking advantage of the free preventive health screenings and tests provided under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA mandates expanded preventive health services for all Americans, including Medicare beneficiaries. Under … [Continue reading]
Shared Genes May Link Five Major Disorders, including Autism, Major Depression and Others
Recent study findings show that five major disorders— autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia — may share common genetic risk factors. These findings may help pave the … [Continue reading]
National Consumer Protection Week – How can you protect yourself from Medicare fraud?
This week, March 3-9, is National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), as proclaimed by President Obama in 2009. Consumer education helps keep seniors and all Americans informed while providing them with resources to explain their rights and … [Continue reading]
Celebrating National Consumer Protection Week – How the Affordable Care Act Protects Senior Consumers
This week, March 3-9, is National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), as proclaimed by President Obama in 2009. Consumer education helps keep seniors and all Americans informed while providing them with resources to explain their rights and … [Continue reading]
New Resources are Available for LGBT Seniors (and new Farr Law Firm LGBT website)
Introducing the Farr Law Firm's new LGBT website: Visit and find:- resources for careful and knowledgeable long-term care planning- information about legal strategies, such as Advance Medical Directives, and- details about how, with advance … [Continue reading]
President Obama is making last-ditch effort to stave off the sequester
$85 billion in automatic across-the-board domestic and defense cuts are set to take effect today. President Obama met with congressional leaders this morning in a last-ditch attempt to resolve the Sequester. Watch this video for more details on … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert- Do I Have the Right to Control My Father’s Property?
Q: I am the beneficiary on my father's insurance policy. Does that give me the right to control his property? My father is 86 years old and has dementia. He never had a Will and there are seven children who would just like the house to stay in the … [Continue reading]
Seniors to See Lower Costs in Medicare Drug Advantage Plans in 2014
Medicare Advantage and Part D costs for seniors are going down, according to an announcement last week by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).“The Affordable Care Act (ACA) helps us strengthen Medicare Advantage and Part D,” said … [Continue reading]
Celebrities with Special Needs- Part 3 (Down Syndrome)
Special needs refer to the individual requirements of a person with a mental, emotional, or physical disability. People with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, dyslexia, blindness, mental illness, or cystic fibrosis, for example, may be … [Continue reading]
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