Janice’s 90-year old mother Merle had to move to assisted living last year because she was no longer able to care for herself.  Her doctor certified she could not bathe, dress or feed herself due to dementia and loss of mobility. … [Read more...]

Tom’s mother, Christine, has been living with his family for 10 years.  Christine is insistent that Tom doesn’t claim her as a dependent because she’s worried it may affect her Medicare/Medicaid benefits for nursing home subsidies … [Read more...]

As a caregiver, you likely pay for some care costs out-of-pocket.  Did you know that if you are caring for a relative, you canclaim tax deductions and credits for certain medical expenses?  These can include dental treatments, … [Read more...]

In December 2012, we covered changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) that will affect parents of children with special needs and LGBT adults.  This article will discuss the elimination of the … [Read more...]

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Thank you to Susan Chipman, PhD, client of Farr Law Firm, P.C., who shared her research on this subject. Patients with Parkinson's disease exhibit difficulty moving and tremors, but one aspect of their condition that is often … [Read more...]

Falls are the single largest cause of injury among seniors, and the second leading cause of accidental death in the United States.  It is estimated that one in three persons over the age of 65 is likely to fall at least once each … [Read more...]