Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE 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 off anxiety and depression. However, coming up with […]

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 that time, it was known as Senior Citizens Month and there were only […]

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE 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 estimated 2 to 2.8 million children are […]

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE 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, benefits make up 90% or more of the income of 36% […]

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 overwhelming task of making their home accessible for her wheelchair and safe for both […]

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE 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 an effort to promote quality care and reduce expenses, […]

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 that number. Why is dementia care so expensive? A recent study found […]

 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, CEOs, and experts in their respective fields about topics that are of interest […]

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 his family because his mother couldn’t pay the bill. After […]

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 down. The hospital staff didn’t let Mr. London in at […]

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, responsiveness, quality of service, and value for money.  The results of reviews from Mr. Farr’s clients were […]

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 longer and have more health problems later in life, experts say. An estimated seven […]

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE In January of this year, as part of the Fiscal Cliff deal, President Obama and Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill agreed to tax estates at 40% with an exemption of $5.25 million ($10.5 million for couples). This was an increase from 35% and a $5.25 million exemption.   […]

0 0 1 291 1662 Benefitfocus 13 3 1950 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently that it will increase public awareness of financial relationships between drug and device manufacturers and certain health care providers. This rule, referred to as the “National Physician […]