Please join us for our 32nd Annual Conference for Health Care Professionals: "The Truth of the Matter" at The Milleridge Inn on Wednesday, August 16th from 9a - 1p. Lunch, coffee, and tea will be provided. Presenters will address topics…
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 will be on the needs of people under 50 with changing…
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 ones’ care. They originally required states to allow spouses of…
Eric J. Einhart, Partner at Russo Law Group, was recently installed as the Treasurer for the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) for the 2023-2024 term. In addition to this prestigious role, Eric has…
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 of dangerous drug interactions and the increased possibility of inappropriate…
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 can be challenging for adult children to think about their…
As the population of seniors grows, understanding and recognizing elder law is more important than ever. National Elder Law Month was created to provide knowledge about estate planning, advanced medical directives, guardianship issues, and other legal matters related to aging…
A continuing care retirement community (CCRC) involves three distinct phases. The first is independent living, when a resident enters into the community with few if any, disabilities requiring limited assistance. In this phase, community residents typically take advantage of the…
How do you get the Social Security Administration (SSA) to listen to you when you act on behalf of a loved one? Good question! Recently, one of our clients wanted to change the home address for her husband, who couldn't…
In the US, Medicare home health providers, including occupational, speech, and physical therapists, social services, and intermittent skilled nurses, are repeating the same refrain: "Your wife (or partner) is not going to get better, so we have to discontinue our…