Mental and emotional well-being is essential to overall health. Positive mental health enables people to cope with the stresses of life, to live life to the fullest with a positive attitude, and to feel active and connected. This … [Read more...]
Print This PageUnusual Alternatives for Disposing of Your Body After Death
January 7, 2014 by
When most people think of what happens to their bodily remains after death, a traditional funeral and casket burial are what typically come to mind, with cremation being an increasingly preferred alternative to traditional burial … [Read more...]
Print This PageGood Dental Hygiene Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
January 6, 2014 by
When you go to the dentist, does the hygienist tell you to floss more often? Now there is more reason to listen, as a recent British study suggests that the bacteria from gum disease contributes to Alzheimer’s disease. The study, … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: Medicare’s 100-Day Rule vs. Long-Term Care
January 2, 2014 by
Q. My 71-year old father, Joe, had a stroke and was hospitalized for a week and a half. When he was discharged, he was moved to a rehabilitation facility for therapy, and Medicare has been paying for his therapy there for 2 weeks. … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Social Security Spousal Benefit
December 23, 2013 by
Many near-retirement couples are unaware of a special Social Security spousal benefit, which can be especially helpful when one spouse retires and the other continues working. How does it work? As an example, Dolores retired at … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Universal Benefit that Assists with Long-Term Care—Not in the U.S.
December 18, 2013 by
All taxpayers in Jersey (not New Jersey, and not any U.S. state) will soon be contributing towards the high costs of residential nursing facility and home-based care, after a vote by politicians. Ideally, this means that … [Read more...]
Print This PageGiving Back: Farr Law Firm Participates in Wreaths Across America
December 17, 2013 by
In an effort to show support for veterans and honor their families this holiday season, the Farr Law Firm participated in the 5th Annual Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization best known for its … [Read more...]
Print This PageMore Filial Responsibility Cases are Ending Up in Court
December 10, 2013 by
Filial responsibility laws obligate adult children to pay for their indigent parents’ food, clothing, shelter and medical needs. When the children fail to do so, nursing homes and government agencies can bring legal action to … [Read more...]
Print This PageAn Online Workshop for Caregivers of Veterans
December 6, 2013 by
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a six-week online workshop at no-cost, called Building Better Caregivers™, for family caregivers of veterans. This comprehensive online workshop addresses specific needs … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: Divorcing a Loving Husband to Afford Long-Term Care
December 5, 2013 by
Q. I have a question about Medicaid eligibility and need elder law and/or divorce advice in order to protect our modest assets. My husband and I reside in Virginia. I am in my late 60s and work full time. My husband is 80 and has … [Read more...]
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