Two-thirds of Seniors Need Assistance

According to a recent study by the American Journal of Public Health, two-thirds of people 65 and older need help to perform activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, getting out of bed or a chair, walking and … [Read more...]

Our Thirteen Most-Read Articles of 2013

From the sticker shock of long-term care to court cases involving filial responsibility, we covered a lot of ground in 2013. It was a year that included a 5.2 percent sequester and the release of a new DSM-5 manual that changed … [Read more...]

Can You Actually Die of Boredom?

Patients in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility are often limited in their mobility as well as in their contact with the outside world, which can often cause feelings of isolation or depression. Spending long days watching … [Read more...]

Tips for Less Stress During Mental Wellness Month

Mental and emotional well-being is essential to overall health. Positive mental health enables people to cope with the stresses of life, to live life to the fullest with a positive attitude, and to feel active and connected. This … [Read more...]

Unusual Alternatives for Disposing of Your Body After Death

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 … [Read more...]

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, … [Read more...]

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. … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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