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Most likely: Supreme Court will have to decide constitutionality of mandatory insurance
The mandatory insurance debate represents an intersection (or a train wreck, depending on how you look at it) between federal powers, Congressional constitutional boundaries, and state interests. At issue is whether Americans can be required to buy medical insurance, and if so, whether penalties can be enforced for noncompliance. The states that oppose the multi-trillion […]
How expensive will nursing homes be in 2020?
The cost of growing old is a concept Baby Boomers are beginning to wrestle with as they contemplate long term care options for both themselves and their aging parents. But in today’s age of economic uncertainty and rising care costs, more dependent adults are relying on family members for care. The Wall Street Journal recently […]
Good cholesterol linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease is the 7th leading cause of death and costs about 172 billion dollars annually.[1] Due to the disease’s debilitating nature, more than 10 million caregivers of individuals with the disease are unpaid family members, friends, or volunteers. For these reasons, it is no surprise that research and medical trials are ongoing to combat […]
The Perfect Holiday Caregiver: It’s all a state of mind
The holidays are always a wonderful time of year for family gatherings, reflection on what we have and the spirit of giving. The television is packed with specials showing relationships and families coming together for the holidays. But the holidays can also be a time of stress and sadness for those who are caring for […]
Talking parrot provides clues in chilling elder abuse case
A parrot could possess vital clues to a horrific South Carolina case of elder abuse. Suffering from sores that resulted from an extended period of neglect, a 98 year-old woman was found in the home where she was supposed to have been receiving her primary care from her 60 year old daughter. The victim was […]
Does WikiLeaks pose a threat to our best students?
Brandon / FreeDigitalPhotos.net The WikiLeaks fiasco has appropriately gained widespread international media attention and analysis. But some of the effects of the situation reach farther than one might initially presume. For example, did you know that the US government instructed its employees not to read the leaked cables? Evan’s recent WikiLeaks article was quoted by […]
Evan Farr quoted by Fox News on healthcare privacy
The WikiLeaks security breach has stirred much conversation…but not just regarding the leaked cables themselves. The entire ordeal is raising numerous questions ranging from national security to constitutional issues. FOX News referenced Evan Farr’s article on his Virginia Elder Law Blog. which pointed out that as a result of this massive security breach, an important […]
Looking for love may take 3 months or more off lifespan
A Harvard study earlier this year concluded that men who “matured” in a social environment where women were scarce may have a shorter life span of at least three months. The study is published in the August issue of the journal Demography. Read the Seniorjournal article too. The authors note that “[a] 65-year-old man is […]
Louisiana may wait another year for Medicaid overhaul
The Associated Press has reported that Louisiana may have to wait another year for a Medicaid overhaul. The State Secretary of Health, Bruce Greenstein, believes that the plan to coordinate private insurers within the Medicaid system would improve patient health care and save money. Whether the overhaul should include private insurers is being debated. Health […]
Over 4 Million Children Not Receiving Medicaid or CHIP, Despite Eligibility
Image Courtesy of jscreationzs/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net In March, numerous healthcare initiatives were signed into law. In September, a report was published that examined “the average day in 2008,” with regard to American children and the widespread lack of medical insurance. This issue is one that is going to take serious efforts by Americans and lawmakers alike […]
Power to the Patients! New Rules Forbid Discrimination in Medicare Facilities
Patient advocates have commented by the thousands in an effort to end any real or perceived discrimination. In April, 2010, President Obama echoed these pleas…as of this week, new rules have been established and will go into full effect very soon. In a press release released yesterday by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services […]
How New Health Information Technology Will Save Money and Lives
Why is it that our most sensitive, personal data is often in an unorganized state of disarray? Most of us probably could more quickly pull a given DVD or book from our collections than proffer to a doctor a condition or illness we may have suffered 1, 2, 5, or 10 years ago! The electronic […]
Good News – We’re Growing!
The Farr Law Firm, a busy, dynamic, and growing Elder Law & Estate Planning firm in Fairfax City, seeks to add an experienced Paralegal or Attorney to our Estate Planning and Estate Administration practice team. You must have superb writing skills, highly-developed organizational skills, strong typing and computer skills, sharp editing skills, polished and professional […]
Elder Abuse: A Crime Against the Disadvantaged
Abuse can come in many forms, and can affect a variety of individuals. Whether it be a child, nursing home resident, or incapacitated person – there is a common thread in most cases. Usually, the abused is a disadvantaged person in that they have some physical, emotional, or cognitive disability. In the case of children, […]
“The Soldier” by Charles M. Province
Today I received this piece by Charles M. Province from a colleague. In honor of all the brave men and women who have served our country, it is my pleasure to pass it on. Please feel free to email or forward it to your friends and family. THE SOLDIER By Charles M. Province It is […]
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A Mixed Bag in Virginia: Federal Law Prohibits 2011 Social Security Increases, but Federal Agency Grants Millions to Disadvantaged Groups
As Halloween approaches this year, I can’t help but draw an analogy between the nights I spent meandering my neighborhood as a kid looking for handouts, and our current economic times. I recall my grade-school friends and I operating our minds at their collective capacities, as we planned the best streets to target and the best […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Affects 1.3 Million
Most people are aware that Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are two prevalent diseases among the elderly. New reports suggest another disease is lurking under the radar. Approximately 1.3 million people are affected by Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), a form of progressive dementia. The best online resource for those who are interested in learning more about the […]