Legal Articles, Civil & Human Rights
Alzheimer’s Disease vs Age Related Memory Loss
There was a recent article discussing Nobel Prize-winning Professor Eric Kandel’s 50+ years of research on the topic of memory loss and Alzheimer’s Disease.
You Can Pay Your Medicare Premiums Online
Online bill paying has become a popular way to make paying bills easier, and now you can pay your Medicare premiums online too. If your bank allows customers to pay bills online, you can use that service to pay your Medicare premiums.
Why Hiring an Elder Law Attorney Can Save You Money with Medicaid and Asset Protection Planning
Some 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. An Elder Law attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for your loved one.
How do Medicare and Employer Coverage Work Together?
Medicare benefits start at age 65, but many people continue working past that age, either by choice or need. It is important to understand how Medicare and employer coverage work together.
Tips For Long Distance Caregivers
What if there is a problem and you are not around the corner to help?
Being a long distance caregiver for an elderly or disabled loved one is tough.
Is There a Large Scale Problem with Court Appointed Guardians?
In my opinion, the answer to the question of “is there a large scale problem with court appointed guardians” is “no.”
Is a Roth IRA right for you?
A Roth IRA is a different type of IRA and it may work for you. In its basic form an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) is an account that you can contribute funds free of federal income taxes.
Tips for Nursing Home Admission Agreements
Would you like a few tips about Nursing Home Admission Agreements?
Medicare Beneficiaries Discuss Options for Care at the End of Life with Their Health Care Providers
Medicare beneficiaries may now discuss options for end-of-life care with their health care providers. Beneficiaries of course were already free to talk about advance care planning with their doctors or other qualified health professionals. However, practitioners were only reimbursed for such discussions during a patient’s “Welcome to Medicare” visit, a time when the topic may not seem very relevant. As of January 1, 2016, Medicare will pay physicians for speaking at any time with Medicare beneficiaries and their families about different options for care and treatment at the end of life.
Dispute Between Brothers Demonstrates Need to Plan for Long Term Care
A recent New Jersey appeals court case demonstrates how important it is for families to come up with a long term care plan before an emergency happens. The case involves two brothers who got into a fight over whether to place their mother in a nursing home. Sadly, this dispute resulted in one brother filing a restraining order against the other.