More than 70 percent of adults in the U.S. report being dissatisfied with the health care system, according to TIME Magazine. Navigating the medical services network can be stressful and overwhelming, particularly for older adults facing increasingly complex health needs. The American…
Most older adults want to remain in their homes and communities as they age rather than move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes. For those who wish to maintain their independence and continue living at home as they grow…
November was National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor the more than 50 million unsung heroes who support their older loved ones in aging with dignity and grace. Many family caregivers are working caregivers; that is, they have a…
For residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, lack of sufficient staff has become an increasingly urgent concern in recent years. The shortage in this critical area of health care, linked in part to employee burnout and turnover,…
On National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), Russo Law Group would like to focus on and talk about advance care planning. This is a key component of healthcare that too often falls by the wayside as people focus on everyday medical…
Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care Providers (MLTCs) came into existence as part of the NYS Medicaid redesign—an attempt by NYS to provide quality care under the Medicaid program while controlling costs. MLTC plans are in place to help care for the…
Please join us for our 10th Annual Elder Law Open Forum for Health Care Professionals on Thursday, November 18, 2021 virtually on Zoom where we will address topics such as: Elder Law, Medicaid, & Estate Tax Planning Update Open Forum:…
A POLST is a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. In the state of New York, it is more commonly referred to as a MOLST (a Medical Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment). The document is a bright pink form that specifically details…
Back in September, the home care industry’s business model was challenged. Historically, home care agencies paid live-in home care aides as follows – 13 (of 24) hours for work 8 hours for sleep (5 which are uninterrupted), and 3 uninterrupted…
In Do I Need a MOLST Form?, we discussed who might need a MOLST form and in which situations. Below we’ll discuss how a MOLST form is executed. There are certain medical requirements that need to be met in order…