5 Ways to Ease the Burden When Caring for Kids and Aging Parents Did you know we just completed National Sandwich Generation Month? You may have never heard of it before, but if you care for aging parents and young children, you are part of this rapidly growing demographic. The burden of shouldering so much […]
Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit: What is the “Eligibility Verification Report?”
An important document for the veterans entitled to the Aid and Attendance benefit is a form called the “Eligibility Verification Report” (EVR) which VA sends at the beginning of the year and must be filled out every year in order to continue receiving benefits. Even when someone receives help from a loved-one when it comes […]
Medicaid disparities: children with public insurance wait longer, denied more frequently
It is hard to imagine sick children could be seriously implicated and affected by public insurance disparities…federal law, after all, prohibits discirminatory treatment between patients who receive public vs. private insurance. But what about acceptance into such facilities, before they are patients? A new study examining facilities in Illinois claims “Sick children covered by Medicaid […]
What Costs Billions per Year and is the Leading Cause of Traumatic Brain Injury?
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These falls can cause devastating consequences; falls are the most common cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries, according to a study cited by the CDC. The cost of falls exceeded $19 billion in 2000, and with a […]
Parent of a Graduating Senior? Avoid this “Nightmare” Scenario
Your graduating senior may always be your baby, but in the eyes of the law, he or she is now an adult. You need to understand that you can no longer make important medical or financial decisions for your child without their permission. This can be problematic when your adult child still is relying on […]
What is the Individual Mandate? Plus: Oral Argument Audio from 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Released
Today, two key cases concerning the constitutionality of the hotly debated federal health care law took place in the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. The two cases: Liberty University v. Geithner, No. 10-2347, and Commonwealth v. Sebelius, No. 11-1057. The audio of the oral arguments are now available for download! Click here to listen. […]
Advocacy Group on New Medicare Hospice Law: “An Issue that Must be Closely Watched”
Hospice is “a special concept of care designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments, explains the Hospice Foundation of America. For families with a loved one currently receiving Hospice care, a new law is under debate and analysis by some advocacy […]
Virginia Health Care Case Lingers On
Virginia, the 27th state to challenge the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care law, appears to have been unsuccessful (at least for the time being) in an effort to convince the Supreme Court to elevate the case so that it may proceed faster. Attorney General (Virginia) Ken Cuccinelli “asked the court to resolve questions about […]
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.
Lawyers Sweating it Out to Raise Funds for Children with Muscular Dystrophy
The Farr Law Firm is making progress raising funds for the April 2nd Muscular Dystrophy walk being held in Fairfax, Virginia, but we still have a long way to go. Below is our current barometer reading. To make a donation, please click here. We will post all contributors by first name and last initial on […]
Potentially Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Study: Liver, Not Brain Source of Plaque?
Alzheimer’s disease has perplexed scientists and researchers for years due to its complex and debilitatitng nature. Not only is it difficult to diagnose, but symptoms of the disease are similar of many other forms of dementia. A new study suggests the liver — not the brain — may be the organ for medical professionals to […]
Considering Home Care? Read this First!
Making the decision to hire a home care service to provide care for your loved one is an important decision and can, at the same time, be very difficult. If an illness or recovery from surgery requires nursing care or physical therapy, a physician may order skilled home care services that provide both skilled providers […]
Do this 3 days a week and you may increase the size of your brain
If you are a senior citizen and intent on improving your memory, you may be interested in the results of a recent study that associated improvements in memory with moderate exercise. The study – led by Dr. Kirk Erickson from the University of Pittsburgh and Dr. Arthur Kramer from the University of Illinois, and supported […]
Please Help Us Raise Money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
The Farr Law Firm would like to extend a special thanks on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association to our first two donors! Thank You Ana A. and Mark R! Please consider making a small donation by visiting our Firm’s MDA Fundraiser page. We still have a long way to go, as you can see […]
“Largest Legislative Victory in Years” for Alzheimer Cause
The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) is being touted as the “largest legislative victory in many years for the Alzheimer cause.” The Alzheimer’s Association persisted in its battle to pass the critical legislation. Congress unanimously approved the legislation, and President Obama has signed off. According to this celebratory article, the victory was the result of […]
Please Help Us Support The Muscular Dystrophy Association
UPDATE: The Farr Law Firm would like to extend a special thanks on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association to our first two donors! Thank You Ana A. and Mark R! We still have a long way to go, as you can see from our Barometer Please consider making a small donation by visiting our […]
3 Tips on Speaking to Parents About Long Term Care Options
Today’s women are decision makers. For some couples, the woman is THE decision maker, and there’s nothing wrong with that. For example, in nearly 8 out of 10 cases where married couples purchase a vehicle, it is the woman who makes the final decision. And because women outlive men by 5.4 years on average, women […]
Age Related Macular Degeneration: What to Look For
“Approximately 10% of patients 66 to 74 years of age will have findings of macular degeneration. The prevalence increases to 30% in patients 75 to 85 years of age.” Source. “Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision,” the National Eye Institute explains in its article, “Facts […]
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Sign placed over a patient’s bed reads, “I Am Somebody’s Sweetheart”
The month of February and Valentines Day brings a celebration of love and stirs couples to rekindle feelings of romance and devotion. Not so different from young couples are aging seniors, celebrating memories of sweethearts and romance in days gone by. Sit a while with a senior couple and they will soon be telling you […]
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