There are a number of different pressing elder law issues at the present time and you should be aware of the facts so that you can plan ahead in an intelligent and informed manner.Topics covered in this whitepaper include: Are There Any Significant Gaps in Medicare Coverage? Is Long-Term Care Expensive? If I Can't Pay Out-of-Pocket, What Can I Do? How Can I Qualify If I Do Have Some Resources? What Happens If I Become Incapacitated due to Alzheimer's Disease or Some Other … [Read more...]
Is There a Medicaid Asset Limit?
When you are planning for retirement, you probably envision your active years. This can be one of the best periods of your life, and you should certainly do everything possible to enjoy your golden years to the fullest.At the same time, to be fully prepared for the future, you should also consider the period of time that will precede your passing.Many people become unable to handle their activities of daily living late in their lives. The United States Department of Health and Human … [Read more...]
What Questions Should I Ask an Elder Law Attorney?
Elder law is the legal specialty that is devoted to the needs of senior citizens. There are certain eventualities of aging that everyone should address, and you may not be aware of all of them if you do not discuss things with an elder law attorney.When you consult with an elder law attorney, there are relevant questions that you may want to ask. In this post we will look at a few of them.1.) Will Medicare cover all of my expenses when I become eligible for coverage?The answer to … [Read more...]
What Is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?
It is important to gain an understanding of the government health insurance programs that are relevant to senior citizens. In this post we will look at the difference between Medicare and Medicaid.MedicareMedicare is a government health insurance program. You are paying into the Medicare program when you pay your payroll or self-employment taxes throughout your working career.Along the way you earn retirement credits. In 2014, you earn one retirement credit for every $1200 that you … [Read more...]
Elder Law Myths to Avoid
As the population gets older, the importance of elder law in our day-to-day lives continues to grow. Unfortunately, elder law is a topic that not many people have a lot of direct experience with. Moreover, it is all too common for people to hold some myths and mistaken beliefs about this important area of the law.To help get a better understanding of what elder law is and how some common wisdom you might’ve heard is wrong, let’s take a look at some of these widely held myths.Myth 1. I … [Read more...]
Elder Law in Rochester: Some Common Mistakes
Elder law in Rochester New York is not a topic a lot of people know a lot about, and even some attorneys who do not have experience in this field can make some fairly basic mistakes. Elderly people who have questions about estate planning or elder law issues need to speak to an attorney who deals with these kinds of questions on a daily basis. Failing to receive the proper advice can lead to some common, and often serious, mistakes.Elder Law in Rochester Mistake 1: Improper Medicaid … [Read more...]
What to do if Your Holiday Visits Finds Mom and Dad in Need of Help
For many of us, the holidays are an opportunity to visit with friends and family whom we really didn’t see during the rest of the year. This is especially true of adult children with elderly parents who do not live close to one another. This holiday season you may find that your parents have changed significantly since your last visit, and not for the better.If your parents begin exhibiting worrisome traits or behaviors, such as significant memory loss, weight loss, or other signs, you … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Family Caregivers
As we discussed in an earlier post, November is National Caregivers Month. Here are 10 tips from Caregiver Action Network that may be helpful to you and your family members. 10 Tips for Family Caregiver Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone! Take care of your own health so that you can be strong enough to take care of your loved one. Accept offers of help and suggest specific things people can do to help you. Learn how to communicate … [Read more...]
National Caregivers Month Celebrates Millions of Caregivers
November is National Caregivers Month, a time when people can acknowledge the hard work that millions of Americans do every day in providing assistance to the elderly, ill, or disabled. Nearly 66 million Americans act as unpaid caregivers in some fashion, supporting friends, families and loved ones in any number of ways. As we get closer to Thanksgiving and the holidays, you might want to take some time to thank those in your life who are providing such care, even if you are not the recipient. … [Read more...]
Celebrated Author Victim of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is becoming a more and more significant problem in the country as millions of seniors become victimized every year. Recently, representatives of celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Harper Lee, filed a lawsuit in a Manhattan courtroom claiming that she too had become a victim of financial elder abuse.The lawsuit filed on her behalf claims that the abuse comes from the hands of Samuel Pinkus, Lee’s former literary agent. The son-in-law of one of … [Read more...]
