by Christine | Jul 6, 2011 | Elder Law |
The profit motive in hospice has become a greater concern as for-profits hospices have expanded. Hospice care can provide a great benefit to many families and their dying loved ones, and Medicare has been generally praised for its support through reimbursements to...
by Christine | Jun 29, 2011 | Elder Law, Medi-Cal Long Term Care |
The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act aims to provide at-home alternatives to nursing home care. When the time comes, as does for most of us, that we need assistance in our daily living, the unfortunate fact is that too many of us end up in nursing homes...
by Christine | Jun 27, 2011 | Conservatorships, Elder Law |
"Whether you live across the country or across town, if you're not the one primarily responsible for the care of someone with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia, it's easy to feel helpless or be unsure how to help" is how...
by Christine | Jun 22, 2011 | Conservatorships, Elder Law |
The study is a follow-up of MetLife's 2009 "Broken Trust: Elders, Family, and Finances" and examines the prevalence and impact of elder financial abuse in America today. It demonstrates how these crimes continue to decimate incomes, impact the health and...
by Christine | Jun 20, 2011 | Elder Law |
A little-known tax rule can help offset the cost of some retirement communities. If you, your parent, or an elderly loved one is reaching the point where living alone is no longer an option – for medical reasons or otherwise – it may be time to consider some time of...
by Christine | Jun 15, 2011 | Elder Law |
Among the many reasons hospitals can be dangerous to your health, if you’re an old person: all that time spent in bed. As we and our loved ones age, we put a lot of effort (and resources) into making sure a hospital bed is available when needed. New research shows...
