How important is social support as a person ages? This may seem like an easy question to answer. Most people would not choose isolation and loneliness versus spending time with companions. However, can lack of social support really hinder a person’s overall quality of life? Lack of social support is related to negative impacts on […]
Seniors: Gnashing Your Teeth Over the Cost of Dental Health?
Many adults know they need a living trust – not a will – to allow loved ones to skip the dreaded probate process after they are gone. But a lesser-known reality is that proper Medicaid planning may be necessary to ensure the standard of living does not dramatically change before death. Proper planning can ensure […]
The Drama of the Debt-Ceiling Crisis
It’s dominating most of the major news outlets right now as well as the minds of Americans across the country: the debt-ceiling crisis. Three times I have tried to write this week’s article on the unfolding debt drama in Washington and all of the potential outcomes and consequences of such a crisis. Three times I’ve […]
Happy 4th of July!
Nothing says Fourth of July like beautiful weather, good food, and time spent with family and friends. We have been blessed with such gorgeous weather up here in the northern Virginia area, and I hope it continues to accommodate all of the Independence Day festivals, parades and celebrations with our loved-ones this weekend. This Independence […]
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New Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Good news for veterans! On April 6, 2011 a new statute was made Virginia law, awarding a real property tax exemption for permanently service-related disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. Originally approved by voters in November 2010, this statute will positively affect an estimated 7,350 disabled veterans living in the state of Virginia, according to […]
$2.9 billion vaporized by elder financial abuse in 2009.
On-Board with Elder Justice? What is the Elder Justice Act? “The act authorizes federal funding for adult protective services in each state, demonstration projects, forensic centers and training for long-term care providers,” according to the ABA. Unlike Child Protective Services, Adult Protect Services is not federally mandated. The Elder Abuse Act (EAA) was introduced this […]
$2.9 billion vaporized by elder financial abuse in 2009
What is the Elder Justice Act? “The act authorizes federal funding for adult protective services in each state, demonstration projects, forensic centers and training for long-term care providers,” according to the ABA. Unlike Child Protective Services, Adult Protect Services is not federally mandated. The Elder Abuse Act (EAA) was introduced this year by the Senate […]
Veterans Aid and Attendance Introduction
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FREE Living Trust Plus Seminar: How to Protect Your Assets from the Expenses of Probate and Long Term Care
Tomorrow is another one of our FREE Living Trust Plus Seminars! Registration for this event will close today at 5:30 p.m., but don’t worry–if you missed it, we will be having another one on Saturday, July 23rd. This Seminar is open to the public and will take place at the Mason Inn Conference Center and […]
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Give the Gift of ‘Peace of Mind’ this Mother’s Day
You could forget your mother’s birthday and she would probably let it slide – you might even evade scorn if you forgot her anniversary. But good luck, my friend, if you forget Mother’s Day!
How to Avoid Losing Massive Amounts of Money to a Nursing Home
When older adults think of estate planning, many actually have asset protection in mind. What they want is the peace of mind of knowing that the nest egg they’ve been saving for that proverbial “rainy day” will actually be available for them when that rainy day comes. The rainy day, for most people, is when […]
Alzheimer’s Planning: “More Dignity, Better Quality of Life”
5.3 million Patients and 10 million Caregivers fight on the front-lines in the battle against Alzheimer’s each day. The heartbreaking illness affects both men and women (though women have a slightly higher risk for developing the disease; more on gender differences later). Regardless of gender, and despite the challenges, expenses, and worries associated with […]
Easter Blessings to our Clients and Friends
The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open. Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, ‘Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could […]
Alzheimer’s Effect on Women
Sometimes, the worst disease a loved one can face does not manifest itself with tell-tale physical signs and symptoms. Some diseases, like many forms of dementia, start slowly and quietly within the deep recesses of the brain where they can develop unnoticed and untreated. I’m speaking of course of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a heartbreaking illness […]
Latest CDC Report Shows Positive Trend in Life Expenctancy
You might want to go ahead and add that extra something to your “Bucket List.” Why? Well, according to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics’ preliminary death statistics for 2009, your life expectancy has increased by one tenth of a percent! That might not seem like a lot, but it just may be one […]
Top 3 Advancements to Help Seniors Stay at Home: “No Thank You, Nursing Home”
With the right plan, seniors can qualify for Medicaid, take advantage of today’s latest elder care technologies, and protect the assets which otherwise could be drained by the catastrophic costs of long-term care.
Film Raises Awareness of Adults with Disabilities
April is Autism Awareness Month, and on April 2, 2011 you’ll have the opportunity to see Wretches and Jabberers at the AMC Lowes Georgetown 14 Theatre in Washington, DC. If you’re not located in DC, click here to see if this inspiring documentary is coming your way. Wretches and Jabberers is a ground-breaking documentary about two […]
The Farr Law Firm Expands: Seeks Business to Lease Part of New Office Space
As many of you know, the Farr Law Firm is experiencing a tremendous period of growth. Over the past year, we nearly doubled our staff in order to best serve and accommodate our clients. Today, I am excited to announce that we will be physically expanding our office space. If you have visited us in […]
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