Under current law, there will be no cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in Social Security in 2010 — the first time that has happened since automatic cost-of-living adjustments began in 1975. Several bills before Congress would grant … [Read more...]
Print This PageWho Was Supposed To Be Watching Grandma?
December 14, 2009 by
There is a popular tune played this time of year called “Grandma Got Run Over by A Reindeer” which relates that Grandma -- after drinking too much eggnog -- went out into the winter cold to get her medication and was run over by a … [Read more...]
Print This PageHelping Your Older Parents Stay Happy and Healthy
December 3, 2009 by
by Robert Stall MD, GeriatricianIf you're fortunate enough to have one or both parents still living, you may have noticed a role reversal taking place in your relationship. Remember the days when Mom shuttled you to the doctor … [Read more...]
Print This PageErickson CCRCs Bankruptcy Filing
November 6, 2009 by
Did you catch last Sunday's Washington Post article by David Hilzenrath, about the October bankruptcy filing of Erickson Retirement Communities? My phone has been ringing all week with people concerned about this news, because … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Does the Bible Teach us About Estate Planning?
October 5, 2009 by
Sorry for the last minute notice, but I just found out that my church, Fairfax United Methodist Church (10300 Stratford Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22030), has space left for a course I'm teaching tomorrow evening entitled What Does the … [Read more...]
Print This PageEvan Farr Teaches Course for Elder Law Attorneys Natonwide
September 20, 2009 by
~You Can Sign Up for a Similar Course for Consumers~Last Thursday, Evan Farr conducted a national, attorney-only teleconference sponsored by the National Business Institute (NBI) on the topic of the Income Only Trust -- an asset … [Read more...]
Print This PageKeeping Mom and Dad Safe at Home
September 17, 2009 by
Elderly parents generally prefer to remain living in their own homes as long as possible. However, remaining in their homes becomes a concern when children see their parents slowing down or starting to have trouble with handling … [Read more...]
Print This PagePutting Home Care in Perspective
July 16, 2009 by
The Evolution of Home CareIn the first century of our country's history there was no such thing as nursing homes or assisted living. Society was mostly rural and people lived in their own homes. Families cared for their loved … [Read more...]
Print This PageUpdate on Virginia Life Estate Law
July 8, 2009 by
In June of last year, I wrote that "in the near future, life estates will no longer be considered exempt assets when applying for Medicaid." This was due to the fact that the Virginia General Assembly had recently passed … [Read more...]
Print This PageGovernment Program Pays Family Members for Taking Care of Mom and Dad
June 4, 2009 by
Looking for a way to help Mom and Dad pay for Home care or assisted living? Perhaps you are their caregiver. Wouldn't it be nice to receive some extra income to help you provide their care? There is financial help available for … [Read more...]
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