by Christine | Oct 10, 2011 | Elder Law |
Nearly two-thirds of seniors don't know that the Medicare enrollment period is early this year, a survey shows, and that could cost them. It’s Medicare season once again, but it’s early this time. Unfortunately, many seniors just haven’t gotten the message....
by Christine | Oct 5, 2011 | Elder Law |
Government health benefits for some 9 million of the sickest and poorest U.S. citizens will come under scrutiny from the congressional "super committee" seeking to cut the nation's debt. Are you or an elderly loved one receiving benefits from Medicare or...
by Christine | Oct 4, 2011 | Conservatorships, Elder Law |
Antipsychotics are meant primarily to help control hallucinations, delusions and other abnormal behavior in people suffering from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but they're also given to hundreds of thousands of elderly nursing home patients in the U.S. to...
by Christine | Sep 28, 2011 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medi-Cal Long Term Care |
Living with Alzheimer’s disease is very difficult for the individuals affected and their loved ones. But by dedicating some time early on in the diagnosis and fighting for the cause during World Alzheimer’s Month and beyond, a family can know they have done everything...
by Christine | Sep 27, 2011 | Elder Law |
Sometimes you travel because you want to, sometimes because you need to. Whatever the reason, planning a trip can be logistical nightmare for caregivers. Being responsible for an elderly loved one can mean adopting a rather rigid schedule and lifestyle, especially if...
by Christine | Sep 19, 2011 | Elder Law |
Care transitions — those times when someone enters a hospital, transfers from one department to another, gets discharged to a rehabilitation center or goes home — are risky times. Moving between hospitals or into rehabilitation and other care centers can be a...
