Certified Elder Law Attorney Evan H. Farr released his latest book, “Nursing Home Survival Guide: Helping You Protect Your Loved Ones Who Need Nursing Home Care by Preserving Dignity, Quality of Life, and Financial Security” this week.The book is … [Continue reading]
How Can I Afford a Nursing Home?
The following was excerpted from Evan H. Farr, CELA's new book, entitled "Nursing Home Survival Guide: Helping You Protect Your Loved Ones Who Need Nursing Home Care by Preserving Dignity, Quality of Life, and Financial Security." Buy the book on … [Continue reading]
The DSM-5: Over-Diagnosis of Depression Could Ensue from Removal of “Bereavement Exclusion”
The revised DSM-5, due to be released in May, has generated an unusual amount of heat. The removal of the “bereavement exclusion” has raised the concern that depression, once under-diagnosed in seniors, may become over-diagnosed.Traditionally, … [Continue reading]
New Medicare Dashboard Advances Affordable Care Act (ACA) Goals for Chronic Conditions
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently launched a new Medicare Chronic Conditions Dashboard, offering researchers, physicians, public health professionals and policymakers access to current data on chronic conditions. Read the … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert- When Dad is Resistant About Assisted Living
Q: I have a 75 year old father who lives alone in his home. He doesn't have an in-home caregiver, but has lots of friends and family who check in on him regularly. Since he served during the Vietnam War, he has had flashbacks that still affect him … [Continue reading]
Having the Conversation about the Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
You’ve recently been told by a doctor that your mother has Alzheimer’s. She doesn’t know yet. What is the best way to tell her about the life-changing diagnosis? Before informing your mother (or any close loved one) about an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, it … [Continue reading]
It’s Moving Day- Moving a Loved One with Alzheimer’s into a Care Facility
Transitioning a loved one into assisted living or a nursing home isn’t easy for most families, especially if your loved one has Alzheimer’s. For a person with Alzheimer's disease, changing the routine and moving into an unfamiliar environment make … [Continue reading]
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month- Furthering Awareness of Parkinson’s Disease
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Happy Anniversary to the Affordable Care Act!
This past week marked the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Let’s celebrate by looking at some of the provisions that directly (and positively) affect seniors. The ACA: Prohibits health insurance companies from imposing lifetime … [Continue reading]
When a Grandparent has Alzheimer’s: How to Explain Alzheimer’s to Your Child
There really is no easy way to explain to your children how a patient with Alzheimer's acts. With your help, your children can begin to understand what's happening, and even play a role in maintaining the grandparent’s quality of life.You can simply … [Continue reading]
Medicaid Eligibility- What You Can and Can’t Keep
In order to begin to understand Medicaid eligibility, you first need to understand how Medicaid will treat your assets. When you apply for Medicaid benefits, your assets are placed into two categories: “exempt” and “non-exempt” assets. “Exempt” … [Continue reading]
Smart Device Health and Well-being Apps for Seniors
Organizing life can be difficult, particularly when you are coordinating your care or that of a loved one. Doctors’ appointments, medication schedules, and other activities can seem overwhelming. But, your smartphone or tablet can prove to be a big … [Continue reading]
Pet Trusts: Ensuring Your Pet is in Good Hands
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 22% of the nation’s dogs and 25% of the cats live in a single-person household. If these people have no spouse or children, what will happen to their pets when they become incapacitated or pass away? Until around 10 … [Continue reading]
Pet Trusts: Ensuring Your Pet is in Good Hands The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 22% of the nation’s dogs and 25% of the cats live in a single-person household. If these people have no spouse or children, what will happen to their pets when they … [Continue reading]
How to Plan for Your Special Needs Child
Twenty million American families have at least one member with special needs. Special needs individuals typically require assistance for disabilities that may be medical, mental, or psychological, and for impairments that could include autism, Down … [Continue reading]
Does your family know your Advance Medical Directives exist (and where to find them)?
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
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