Your Dementia Directives: Hand-feeding and Hydration
Managing life or the life of a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s can be extremely difficult. Sadly, many of us know someone who has suffered from Alzheimer’s or other…
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New York Elder Law and Special Needs Practice is a reference guide by practicing attorneys that addresses elder law and special needs planning under New York and federal law.
Do Guardians in New York Get Paid?
** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on June 5, 2014. Guardianship is a legal arrangement. A court appoints a qualified individual as the…
Free Webinar: “How to Protect Yourself in a Crisis”
Kim N. Christian, Esq., Partner with Russo Law Group, invites you to her upcoming webinar “How to Protect Yourself in a Crisis!”. Kim will discuss what your options are in…
Many States Prepare for Retirement Challenges Posed by Baby Boomers
Across the country, demographics and cultures are evolving. As the baby boomer generation continues to age, the way states set their budgets and health care policies must adapt. The focus…
Providing Protection Against Spousal Impoverishment
Over 30 years ago, congress created safeguards to protect the savings of married couples who use Medicaid. These protections prevent husbands and wives from bankrupting themselves funding for their loved…
Medicaid Long Term Care Update
This originally aired on the Catholic Faith Network’s show CFN Live: https://youtu.be/1AFkjXC3-pA What is the Medicaid Long Term Care Program? The Medicaid program is the only government program that will…
Overmedicating Alzheimer’s Patients Can Lead To Dangerous Side Effects
The elderly population of the US frequently uses multiple prescription medications concurrently, known as polypharmacy, to treat numerous ailments. However, the more medications a person takes, the higher the risk…
A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents
While aging is inevitable, so too are its effects. It is also undeniable that how we age will ultimately impact our families and loved ones that we rely upon. It…
Life Estates: Helpful or Problematic? (Part 3: Medicaid)
This originally aired on the Catholic Faith Network’s show CFN Live: https://youtu.be/gWWH0IjSvCU How does Medicaid treat life estates when it comes to Medicaid eligibility? First, let’s explain two basic Medicaid…