Lori Somekh | Bellerose Elder Law Lawyer

• New York State Bar Association | Member
  New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section | Past Executive Committee

• Beyond the Routine Advance Directives: An Important End-of-Life Issue That Can Easily Be Missed

  Elder and Special Needs Law Journal (formerly Elder Law Attorney)

 During office hours, Ms. Somekh works by appointment only. Ms. Somekh does make nursing home, personal home, and hospital visits for her clients.

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Is it Alzheimer's?  (2017-08-16 15:37:09)
With all the statistics and information out there about the high incidence and cost of Alzheimer's Disease (in this blog even), we all have plenty of anxiety when we find ourselves being a little forgetful or losing things or seeing a little functional decline in ourselves or our loved ones.

Can I Prevent Alzheimer's?  (2017-08-16 15:38:19)
Let me start by saying that this is not legal advice. Nor is it medical advice. I’ve been a follower of alternative medicine since long before it became popular. In fact, back in the day, it was palpably unpopular. You did not hear of doctors practicing "Anti-Aging" medicine.

Is Your Home Under Water?  (2017-08-16 15:39:17)
If so, the timing may be better than ever to consider a short sale. Is the amount owed on the mortgage more than the value of your home? This is referred to in the media as being "under water" or "upside down." In this situation, lenders will sometimes agree to a short sale.

Major Changes Looming in Medicaid Home Care  (2017-08-16 15:40:13)
Effective July 1, 2012, New York State has begun implementing the privatization of the Medicaid Home Care Program. The new program is mandatory and is being phased in over the next two years. It is slated to be fully phased in by June, 2014.

VIP Medical Services: Helping Seniors  (2017-08-16 15:40:59)
Does it sometimes seem like our medical care options are shrinking and we are being treated more and more like a number than an individual by our medical providers?