Family Caregivers Under the PA Medicaid Waiver Program
May 22, 2018
While it is not a large part of the program, family provided care under the PA Medicaid Waiver program is getting larger. Family Members Recieve Compensation in two Ways There are two ways a family me...
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Questions to Ask Financial Advisors You Are Considering Hiring
May 22, 2018
It is important to learn what things should be taken into consideration when hiring a financial advisor to protect yourself and your family. Some Things to Consider 1. Fees: Some charge an hourly fee,...
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Alzheimer’s: A Lifetime in the Making
May 22, 2018
A new study found shocking evidence to suggest that Alzheimer’s begins in childhood, with babies younger than a year old displaying signs of the disease. The research emphasized that earlier intervent...
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Expanding the Right to Physician-Aided Dying
May 22, 2018
The Washington Post recently ran an article about efforts underway by some folks to expand Oregon’s physician-aided dying law to include those individuals who do not have terminal illnesses. In Oregon...
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What does getting an “A” on a Mini Mental Status Exam mean?
May 22, 2018
What is a perfect score on cognitive testing and what does it mean? Having represented clients in well over 300 guardianships I have seen the common cognitive tests and how they are interpreted many t...
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Yom Hashoah – An American Perspective
May 22, 2018
This article is off topic for elder law but I feel compelled to put my thoughts in writing. I hope, regardless of your politics or religion, it makes you think, and maybe act. A Day of Reflection On A...
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Choosing Retirement Account Beneficiaries Requires Some Thought
May 22, 2018
While the execution of wills requires formalities like witnesses and a notary, the reality is that much property passes to heirs through other means that often lack the protections of a properly draft...
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Role of Counsel in an Incapacity Proceeding
May 22, 2018
Many eldercare professionals have observed or have in someway been involved in an incapacity proceeding. The roles of the parties are not always clear. As a lawyer involved in over 350 incapacity proc...
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Why You Should Use a Lawyer for Medicaid Planning
Mar 23, 2018
Many seniors and their families don't use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they're afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as ...
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HUD Makes Reverse Mortgages a Little Less Attractive
Mar 23, 2018
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced changes to the federal reverse mortgage program. Citing the need to put the program on better financial footing, HUD will raise reve...
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