This past Sunday on “60 Minutes,” Tony Bennett’s wife, Susan, revealed that Tony (95) was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago. The entire country may now know that Tony has Alzheimer’s, but Tony himself doesn’t know of his diagnosis, and if he does, it isn’t stopping him from performing. He has continued to produce music […]
How to Be a Patient Advocate for a Loved One
Q. My father, Rick, has FTD (frontotemporal dementia — the kind that causes him to have behavioral problems such as aggression and lack of respect for the personal space of others) and also suffers from recurring urinary tract infections. On one recent occasion, his UTI was so bad that he was seriously delusional and the […]
Long-Term Care Planning Month — Can the Terms “Long-Term Care” and “Nursing Home Care” Be Used Synonymously?
Dear Oakley, I read somewhere that October is Long-Term Care (LTC) planning month. I heard that 70% of seniors will need long-term care in their lifetimes. I’m a little confused though. Is “long-term care” another way of saying “nursing home care?” Thanks for your clarification. Thanks! Elle T. Cee —— Dear Elle, You are correct. October […]
Top 7 Apps for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
Dear Angel, My father, Bill, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I was wondering if you knew of any apps that would be beneficial and/or enjoyable for him to use. Thanks so much in advance! Al Zimerapps —- Dear Al, Caregivers and loved ones of those with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia often search for […]
Evan Farr Co-Leads Positive Aging Sourcebook’s Monthly Discussion Series
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In February 2021, Evan Farr co-led Positive Aging Sourcebook’s “Meet the Elder Law Attorneys – Monthly Discussion Series.” Click below to view a recording of the dynamic discussion.
How is Income in Irrevocable Grantor Trusts Taxed?
Q. My mother arranged an irrevocable trust setup with your firm as part of her estate planning. Can you explain more to me about what that means? She also asked me to inquire about how the trust’s income is taxed and what forms she should use to file. Thanks for your help! A. Thanks for […]
Are Dementia and Dizziness Related?
Joe, who is 56, has experienced dizziness for a few months now, typically when he gets out of bed in the morning. His dizziness has gotten worse lately. He fell a few times and nearly got into a car accident last week. Also, sometimes he hears ringing in his ears and it has become […]
Our Top 20 Articles of 2020
Last year (2020) was quite a year and, like most people, I am glad to see it go! Those who read our newsletter or follow our blog know that we covered a lot of ground during this challenging year. COVID-19 uprooted many areas of life. COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes were and still are a […]
Happy New Year From The Farr Law Firm!
Paycheck Protection Program Round 2: What You Should Know
Good news for small businesses—another stimulus package has been approved! The new package provides $900 billion in coronavirus relief and stimulus. Its provisions include an extension of last spring’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), allowing another $284 billion or so in forgivable, federally backed loans for ailing small businesses. And it provides some much needed relief […]
Happy Holidays from the Farr Law Firm
Is Declining Financial Literacy an Indicator of Impending Dementia?
People with dementia often have problems managing their money. In fact, money problems may be one of the first noticeable signs of the disease. A few years ago, Angie O’Leary, head of wealth services at RBC financial, noticed that her father-in-law’s household bills and financial statements were scattered around the house. “There were envelopes with […]
The One Promise You Can’t Always Keep
When couples fall in love and get married with vows including “in sickness and in health,” they often pledge many things to one another. Certain promises seem completely reasonable when you are young and healthy, but sometimes things change and a promise must be broken, especially when a loved one is ill. In the early […]
These Non-Traditional Senior Living Facilities Have Almost No Coronavirus Cases
On a recent afternoon, Ruth Deardorff, 97, sat by the orchids and other potted flowers that she had chosen to line the windowsill of her room. After decades of gardening and growing flowers in the yard of her suburban home, she finds comfort in having flowers in her room. Ruth feels safe and content in […]
2021 Key Elder Law Dollar Amounts
Q. Every year the Farr Law Firm releases the newest figures for Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. I was wondering if they are available this year and if you can provide a summary of changes for these programs. Thanks for your help! A. Thank you for inquiring about the key elder law dollar amounts for […]
Boo! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2020 (A Very Scary Year!)
2020 has been a scary year! Since we’re so close to Halloween, it’s a perfect time to catch up on some of the scariest elder law, estate planning, and special needs planning articles until now. Exposing everything from dementia at 30 to coronavirus patients being moved to nursing homes, our subject matter can get pretty […]
2020 Year-End Planning and Charitable Giving — Take Advantage of Tax Law Changes
Q. We are in the last quarter of 2020, thankfully, and my wife and I are considering our year-end planning and charitable giving. My understanding is that some of the tax laws have changed that will affect our 2020 taxes, including charitable deduction changes. What are some special opportunities in 2020 when it comes to […]
Can People with Dementia Exercise their Right to Vote?
When it comes to the upcoming election, one political statement we can all agree on is that every U.S. citizen should exercise his or her right to vote on November 3. But does that include people with dementia, such as those living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? Legally, the answer is yes. While […]
Ten of the Most Common Myths About Long-term Care
Mark and his wife, Josephine, were discussing his mother, Alice, at dinner one night. Alice is in the early stages of dementia, but as her memory gets worse and she needs more assistance, the doctor said she will likely need long-term care services. Mark and Josephine don’t know much about long-term care and are under […]
How Virginia, Maryland, and DC are Using Strike Teams to Combat COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
As of August 31, 2020, there are over 6 million cases of COVID-19 in the US and 183,000 people have died. There are many horrific tragedies that have occurred over the past six months, but one of the worst is how coronavirus decimated many nursing homes across the country. More than 70,000 people who were […]
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