Elder Law

Avoiding Medicaid Fraud – 3 Tips

Medicaid fraud costs the states and the federal government billions of dollars each year, and the problem is only getting bigger as more and more people apply for Medicaid coverage. While some types of Medicaid fraud, such as illegal price-fixing or illegal advertising by pharmaceutical companies cannot be easily avoided, there are steps you can take to prevent Medicaid fraud from …  read more

How to Know When It’s Time for Mom or Dad to Stop Driving

Adult children with aging parents often face a difficult decision in determining when it's appropriate to take away the keys from mom or dad. While no one wants to be faced with the situation of having to discuss this difficult situation, you can't ignore the reality and allow a parent to continue driving when he or she is no longer capable of doing so safely. Here are several tips you …  read more

Common Signs of Elder Abuse

As the population continues to age, instances of elder abuse are, unfortunately, becoming more and more common. While it can be hard to spot elder abuse, especially when the elderly person is reluctant to discuss it, there are some telltale signs you can look for to help identify and prevent it. Physical Signs An elderly person who has been subjected to physical abuse will often show …  read more

Aging Population Sparks Growth in Elder Care Jobs

The thousands of baby boomers who reach retirement age every day are having a big impact in the jobs sector. In addition to many baby boomer aged nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers who are retiring and leaving empty positions behind, the aging boomers are also in need of new workers who can help take care of them. According to Monster.com, the number of some health care job …  read more

Grandparent’s Day Offers a Day to Celebrate the Generations

Fathers have Father's Day, mothers have Mother's Day, but what about the grandparents? Though it isn't an official holiday, there is a Grandparent's Day. This year it falls on September 9th, and it offers a great way for families to celebrate the generations. The first Sunday of September following Labor Day was officially made national Grandparents Day after President Jimmy Carter …  read more

Alzheimer’s Onset May First be Indicated By Changes in Walking Style

Today, about 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. As baby boomers continue to age that number is expected to balloon to 16 million or more by 2050. Though researchers have yet to develop effective treatments for the disease, new research shows that specific, early physical symptoms may be a good indicator of the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers recently …  read more

Elderly Face ID Theft Risk

Senior citizens are at an elevated risk to be the targets of identity theft. As more Americans age and as technology becomes even more deeply embedded into daily life, older consumers are facing a range of difficulties and hurdles they have never faced before. More and more, elderly Americans are having to share sensitive personal information with any number of people, ranging from …  read more

Is Beastie Boy Adam Yauch’s Will Invalid?

Check out this week's newsletter - click on our logo below! In this edition, find more about the following topics: Is Beastie Boy Adam Yauch's Will Invalid? Leasing Office Space at 528 College Road Can You Control Your Heirs From the Grave? IRS Gives New Tax Directions for Dual Citizens Medicare B Can Help Defray Medical Costs Give Away Your Potential Tax …  read more

Useful Elder-Care Gadgets

As baby boomers continue to reach retirement age at almost 10,000 per day, the generation that was the early adopters of portable music players, VCRs, and home computers has numerous technological gadgets available to them as they deal with the problems of old age. Though new gadgets are constantly coming onto the market, here are a few that can also provide comfort, security, and …  read more

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