Source: AZ Big Media According to the Home Instead, Inc. survey, aging parents are far more comfortable discussing plans for their own final years (89 percent) than their own adult children are discussing their parents’ plans (68 percent). To help start the conversation around final years planning, the Home Instead® network … Read More…
Source: International Falls Journal Mark Dayton and a bipartisan group of lawmakers who have proposed major changes to the way the state oversees elder care facilities. The proposal follows what’s apparently been years of abuse and neglect only recently revealed in a news report. About 82,000 Minnesotans now live in senior care … Read More…
Source: Flagstaff Business News In today’s world, it’s common for families and friends to be separated by great distances. At some point in their lives, your parents, grandparents or a loved one may need in-home care. Suddenly, you are faced with the challenge of long-distance caregiving. The best approach to dealing with … Read…
Source: MarketWatch When Hurricane Irma struck Florida last September, Linda Lubitz Boone’s 97-year-old mother needed to evacuate her Miami condo. So Boone brought her ailing mom to live with her to ride out the storm. Boone has been a financial adviser for 25 years, and has counseled many clients struggling with … Read More…
Source:Consumer Affairs Photo (c) Daisy-Daisy – Getty Images The U.S. Census Bureau reports that an emerging demographic trend spells trouble for future retirees. By 2030 — 12 years … The decline in the U.S. birthrate has coincided with a dramatic rise in healthcare costs, along with the costs of raising a child. In 2014, a…
Source: Wilmington Biz In elder law and special needs planning, attorneys work with clients to determine whether a Supplemental Needs Trust is a recommended planning tool. … Kara Gansmann is an attorney in the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, where her practice encompasses elder law and estate … Read More…
Source: MPR News Geriatric physician Joanne Lynn believes “we’ve bloated the medical care system and made the supportive care system seriously anemic.” She wants to engineer a “Toyota Revolution” for elder care, and has written a book titled, “Sick to Death and Not Going to Take it Anymore!” In a talk in Northfield at ……
Source: Medcity News We have seen a lot of news recently about major technology companies diving into healthcare – from Alphabet company Verily moving into health insurance and Apple launching health clinics for its employees, to Amazon’s announcement that it will launch a new health care company with JP Morgan … Read More…
Source: Business Wire ORANGE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–According to findings from a national study of 1,000 adults age 55+ released today by Alignment Healthcare (www.alignmenthealthcare.com) and international research firm Toluna, the majority (59 percent) of seniors are anxious about impending changes to their … Read More…
Source: Senior Housing News While this is pricey, consider that even traditional senior living is not cheap. In Texas, the average entry fee for continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) of all contract types is $130,579 on the low end and $528,194 on the high end, according to Ziegler and My LifeSite. And in Washington, D.C., ……
Source: Forbes It’s inevitable. Our parents are getting older, and if you are not thinking about how to care for your elderly parents now, you will at some point (or you already have). Unfortunately for these people who took care of us, there are not a lot of options when it comes to elder care.…
Source: Calgary Herald Over the past few weeks, we have seen impassioned dialogue around elder care and the strategy for seniors’ care projects under development by the Alberta government. The Health Quality Council of Alberta is encouraged that these critical conversations are taking place, and we propose that the … Read more…
Source: Sunrise Senior Living Alzheimer’s can make it a challenge tough to get a good night’s rest. Use these tips to learn how to help a loved one with dementia sleep better. Read more…
Source: GazetteNet.com It is particularly important for people with major health conditions to complete a MOLST and have it with them at all times, says Karen Jackson, an elder law attorney in Holyoke. “We want it to be as close to them as possible. If they go to the hospital, the MOLST follows them. If…
Source: mySanAntonio.com At the same time, provide a copy of the new durable power of attorney to your current agent so the new agent becomes aware of the duties and responsibilities being accepted under the new durable power of attorney. Paul Premack is a Certified Elder Law Attorney with offices in San Antonio and Seattle…
Source: Michigan Radio It’s up for Best Documentary (Short Subject). She is from Ann Arbor. Checkoway joined Stateside to discuss how she learned about Edith and Eddie, who at 96 and 95 are America’s oldest interracial newlyweds, how her film comments on America’s system of elder care, and what it feels like to receive an…
Source: Lansing State Journal For starters, my firm, Family and Elder Law of Mid-Michigan, P.C., and FirstLight Home Care of Greater Lansing, have made arrangements with Three Men and a Tenor to do a benefit concert on April 21, 2018 at the Grand Ledge High School auditorium. We’re hoping to sell that show out and…
Source: The New York Times Even if residents choose not to appeal the discharge, if they feel it was inappropriate, they should file a complaint with the state survey agency to conduct an investigation, said Lindsay Heckler, a lawyer with Center for Elder Law and Justice. Tony Chicotel, staff attorney at California Advocates for Nursing…
Source:TribLive Welcome to the future of senior health care for baby boomers. The nation’s largest generation — baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, with the largest spike nationally in 1957 with 4.3 million births — are expected to inundate health care services in the years to come. Health care providers are … Read more…
Source: MarketWatch In some areas, like the Midwest, only 36% of people felt children were obligated to care for their aging parents. Participants in other regions of the U.S. were much more likely to say they felt an obligation to caring for their parents in their old age. Parents are more likely to lean on…
Source: The Conversation Sharona Hoffman received financial support from Case Western Reserve University for publication of her book “Aging with a Plan: How a Little Thought Today Can Vastly Improve Your Tomorrow” (Praeger 2015). Partners. Case Western Reserve University provides funding as a founding partner of The … Read more…
Source: Elder Law Answer Medicare is supposed to provide up to 35 hours a week of home care to those who qualify, but many Medicare patients with chronic conditions are being wrongly denied such care, according to Kaiser Health News. For a variety of reasons, many home health care agencies are simply telling patients they ……
Source: mHealth Intelligence In doing so, Front Porch is addressing a trend that will challenge senior living and healthcare providers in the not-too-distant future. With the first members of the Baby Boomer generation having turned 65 in 2011, the nation’s ranks of seniors is expected to double in just 12 years, representing one-fifth of … Read…
Source: NJ.com So, Hauptman said, you should speak to a knowledgeable elder law attorney about your specific situation to be sure you understand all the ramifications of taking such action. Email your questions to Ask@NJMoneyHelp.com. Karin Price Mueller writes the Bamboozled column for NJ Advance Media and … Read more…
Source: Seniorhousingnews.com As the boomers begin to enter senior living communities I think the traditional style of architecture will get stale for them. They went from watching a black and white tube television to streaming videos on giant flat screens. They’ll want to live in a community that’s fresh and contemporary, not a place that ……
Source: AARP Young adult children sometimes boomerang back to the safety of a parent’s home when money is tight, the going is tough or difficult times loom. Decades later, middle-aged children often become the safety net for their parents. For some aging parents, the right move is into their adult child’s home. Read More…
Source: Charlotte Magazine Aging parents, accustomed to life on their own, take pride in their independence and don’t want to burden their grown children, who are raising children of their own, often in another place. Lorrie Klemons knows better because of her profession. She’s a registered nurse and patient advocate in Charlotte, … Read More…
Source: Media Health Leaders A week after Congress agreed to a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that ended the three-day federal government shutdown, healthcare advocacy groups are urging leaders on Capitol Hill to pass long-term funding for programs left out of the… Read More…
Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Medicare Advantage is on a bit of an upswing and is in good standing on both sides of the aisle in Congress, given the growing popularity of these plans for seniors,” says Ash Shehata, Principal at KPMG’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice. “This has led corporate finance executives that KPMG and ……
Source: Modern Healthcare Being a professional within the elder-care community is a rewarding and extremely gratifying experience. Ultimately, to ensure that elder-care job openings will be filled quickly, we need to demonstrate our commitment to incorporating new technology and providing the necessary opportunities for our … Read More…
Source: Arizona Senior Law Compared to other states, Arizona is rather lenient when it comes to what constitutes an acceptable will. Do-it-yourself (DIY) wills are perfectly acceptable, though there are plenty of circumstances where you’d be wise to at least consult an estate planning attorney (we’ll discuss that later). Read More…
Source: Lawyers.com Q: I am an adult only-child (age 42), and my retired mother (age 68) has no blood relatives other than me. If I were to pass before her, I want her to be protected financially. I currently have her as the sole beneficiary to one of my life insurance policies and one of…
Source: Washington Post New evidence from Duke’s POSH (Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health) program demonstrates the value of prepping at-risk seniors for surgery, a strategy endorsed by the newly published standards. In January, researchers reported that older adults who went through the POSH program before … Read More…
Source: Spencer Daily Report The Older Iowans Legislature, a statewide senior advocacy group, will seek restored funding for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office and an increase in funding for LifeLong Links and senior nutrition from the Iowa General Assembly when it begins its session Friday. State organization, the Area … Read More…
Source: Nasdaq These healthcare plans often provide free fitness classes and activities that not only help seniors stay active but also provide much-needed social interaction.” The initiative on rural aging was born out of the inaugural Connectivity Summit on Rural Aging last year in Portsmouth, NH, where more than 80 … Read More…
Source: HuffPost Canada Joining local community groups or taking part in social activities with others going through similar situations can help. It is also a great way to meet new people and make new connections. Your aging parents may be looking for companionship to help fill the gaps left by those who have passed on.…
Source: L.A. Daily News Lifestyle Factors: Many caregivers responsible for the care of partners or aging parents suffer from fatigue. Doctor appointments, grocery shopping, food preparation, managing the medical care and attending to ongoing personal needs can be exhausting. And then there’s just plain overwork. According … Read More…
Source: The New York TImes I am, alas, no longer able to resolve to do a good job of being the daughter of my aging parents, because they’re gone, and I still find myself feeling unmoored, and occasionally even surprised, to be here without them. But it’s also kind of surprising, though in a much…
Source: Senior Housing News The 21st Century Senior Living Community is a series brought to you by CDW, a provider of technology solutions and services focused exclusively on serving the healthcare marketplace. The series takes a clear-eyed look at how leading providers and their partners are creating the next generation of … Read More…
Source: Mil Tech The Medicaid Planning for the Elder Law Attorney – Webinar Report has been published. It provides updated in 2018 year analysis of industries from Healthcare, Healthcare Services, Managed Care Markets. Increase your understanding of Medicaid and provide the best advice to your elderly clients in … Read More…
Source: Vancouver Sun She said when she first retired she spent time with her aging parents and started volunteering, but within months she got a call from Coastal Health asking if she was interested in taking on a contract project. When that one was done, another one fell into her lap. “I felt like I…
Source: St. Catharines Standard Dementia doesn’t discriminate. Teena Kindt. By Teena Kindt. Sunday, January 14, 2018 4:18:45 EST PM. “I live with dementia. Let me help you understand” is the tag line for January’s Alzheimer Awareness Month campaign. (Postmedia Network photo illustration ) … Read More…
Source: HealthNewsDigest.com According to a US census report in June of last year, those over the age of 65 grew to 49.2 million in number. This demographic now accounts for 15.2 percent of the total US population. Additionally, Bloomberg notes that by 2020, approx. 45 million Americans will be caring for … Read More…
Source: Ask A Lawyer- Justia If your parents are mentally competent, they should execute durable powers of attorney that would allow you to act on their behalf. As well, they should have advance health care directives that … Read More…
Source: HamletHub A recent New York Times article discussed how after a five-decade rise in the number of women in the workforce, that rise has stalled over the past 15 years. The general consensus is that caring for children, historically a woman’s job, has taken its toll. But the other significant factor is that eldercare…
Source: Levin and Perconti If you have a loved one who was transferred to a different facility and you believe there has been significant disruption to their care, please contact the Chicago elder law attorneys of Levin & Perconti. Consultations with our lawyers are free and confidential. Please, contact us now to discuss your rights…
Source: Port Huron Times Herald If you have concerns about what will happen with your home or car loans or other debts after your death, the best thing you can do is to consult with a knowledgeable estate planning and elder law attorney. The attorney should be able to review your car and home titles…
Source: Mysanantiono.com Scams against the elderly are all too common. You should report this scam to the local police department, and can make a report to the National Consumers League… Read More…
Source:Hometownfocus.us There are so many traps for unwary older adults. Can you give any tips to avoid future trouble? Signed, Marvin. DEAR MARVIN: Yes I can! My answer will cover some of the most common traps that I see people fall into in my practice doing elder law at Legal Aid. Like any topic, however,…
Source: Baxter Bulletin This will be a big year for me. I turn 75, and maybe I will think of myself as elderly. For me and everyone else, now is the time to stick to those New Year’s resolutions to stay fit and healthy. Remember, health is much more than “getting into shape,” diet, exercise…