New Rules Tighten VA Aid & Attendance Qualification
In January 2015, the VA proposed amendments to its regulations concerning the requirements to qualify for the Improved Pension (commonly referred to as Aid & Attendance, or A&A). On September…
Richard Courtney Earns Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America
Jackson, MS (August 16, 2018) - Best Lawyers, the oldest and one of the most respected attorney ranking services, has selected Richard Courtney, Certified Elder Law Attorney, for inclusion in…
1,400 Nursing Homes Get Lower Medicare Ratings Because Of Staffing Concerns
By Jordan Rau and Elizabeth Lucas July 30, 2018 Medicare has lowered its star ratings for staffing levels in 1 in 11 of the nation’s nursing homes — almost 1,400…
How the New Tax Bill Will Impact Older Americans
By David M. Goldfarb, Esq., and Hyman G. Darling, CELA, CAP Published May 2018 Last year’s $1.45 trillion tax re-write is certain to impact older Americans, but how? The Urban…
What About Hiring a Caregiver?
Many spouses, children and siblings of persons with disabilities or incapacitated elders hire non-family caregivers. If non-family caregivers are paid to provide such services, they are either employees or independent…
Major Changes Coming for Social Security
For many of the more than 62 million beneficiaries - 42.8 million of whom are retired workers - Social Security is more than just a check. It's a financial lifeline…
Immigration Policies Threaten Care for the Elderly
The United States population is aging rapidly, and it is projected that there will be a shortage of over 150,000 direct care workers for the elderly by 2030. Many of…
The New Reality of Old Age in America
People are living longer, more expensive lives, often without much of a safety net. As a result, record numbers of Americans older than 65 years of age are working —…
We Need to Be Careful with Tax Reform
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) was introduced in the House of Representatives last week. This is the first major tax law overhaul since the 1986 Tax Act,…
Holiday Helps for Alzheimer's Caregivers
November and December are holiday months. The holiday season is a time for visiting and reconnecting with family, friends and neighbors. Sometimes this season can be sad or stressful for…
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