Stanley and June Blum have been married for more than 75 years and are approaching the second century of life. Stanley is 97 and June is 96. Stanley is a retired shoe-industry executive who paints and writes poetry, while June is … [Read more...]
Top 18 Articles of 2018
Posted on January 4, 2019 · Leave a Comment
From consequences related to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to changes in Veterans’ Pension Laws, we covered a lot of ground in 2018. It was a year that marked the passage of the CHRONIC Care Act, the ACA being struck … [Read more...]
What the ACA Verdict Means for Seniors
Posted on December 21, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Q. I recently read that a federal court ruled to strike down the Affordable Care Act? Sounds kind of scary if you ask me. How is this going to affect seniors and people with disabilities? A.You are correct. US District Court … [Read more...]
Yikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2018
Posted on October 30, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Believe it or not, in Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs Planning, there are some news stories that sound more like the scary plots of horror movies than real life. The topics can be so horrifying that suddenly, you … [Read more...]
2019 Key Elder Law Dollar Amounts
Posted on October 23, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Every year we release the key dollar amounts that are frequently used in elder law, including Medicaid figures, long-term care insurance deductibility limits, Medicare premiums, Social Security Disability, and Supplemental … [Read more...]
Things You May Not Know About Long-term Care
Posted on October 16, 2018 · Leave a Comment
With nearly 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day from now until 2030, long-term care is a top concern of current and soon-to-be retirees, or at least it should … [Read more...]
Can They Kick Her Out of Assisted Living?
Posted on September 25, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Jeff Regan received a shocking phone call from Atria Assisted Living to inform him that his aunt, Marilou Jones, 94, who has dementia, was being evicted. The family was informed by the nurse who phoned them that Marilou can't … [Read more...]
Can Your Spouse Get Paid for Being Your Caregiver?
Posted on September 11, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Joseph quit his full-time job to provide full-time care for his wife, Stephanie, who is suffering from early-onset dementia. He bathes and dresses her, prepares her meals, takes her blood pressure, gives her prescribed medications … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Red Flags When Choosing a Nursing Home
Posted on August 24, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Ribbit, We are currently looking for a nursing home for my father and we narrowed it down to two. I have made several visits and interviewed staff and residents using your Nursing Home Evaluation Tool. There were certain … [Read more...]
Medicaid Expansion Passed – What it Means for Healthcare in Virginia
Posted on June 6, 2018 · Leave a Comment
It's true! After years of advocacy and a long-delayed budget, the Virginia General Assembly passed a state budget that includes the Medicaid expansion coverage created under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. … [Read more...]
