Spousal Protections for Medicaid Waivers Set to Expire
Persons with Disabilities and Seniors Want to Remain at Home with Their Families Developing a disability can happen to anyone and at any age. At present, Medicaid is the primary…
Holiday Blues – Depression in the Elderly
The holiday season is quickly coming upon us. If you are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, you may notice a change in your loved one's mood as the…
2019 Social Security and Public Benefit Figures
In most years, the money amounts pertaining to eligibility for, and benefits from, various governmental benefit programs change. Listed below are the 2019 figures for some Social Security, Medicare and…
Paying a Family Caregiver and Medicaid for Nursing Home
Many of our clients have been caregivers for parents or grandparents and have asked whether they can be paid for such caregiving services if the dependent loved one later seeks…
Nursing Homes Pushing Patients into Rehab at End-of-Life
University of Rochester Medical Center A new study reveals a growing trend of potentially unnecessary - and harmful - high intensity rehabilitation services for residents of nursing homes. The study…
1 in 10 Senior Households Relies on Food Stamps
As we approach the holidays, many of us anticipate an abundance of food on decorated tables. Many of us will not be able to enjoy such feasts. Many older Americans…
Congress Weighs Reauthorizing Program That Moves People Out of Institutions
Following an initial vote in Congress, advocates are hopeful that a federal program aimed at helping people with disabilities move from institutions to community living will be renewed. A U.S.…
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…
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