New Elder Abuse Study and Protections in Mississippi
Even before the coronavirus, there was a pandemic of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation in America. Tears in the social and economic fabric of the country have put an increasing…
Reading, Puzzles May Delay Alzheimer’s by 5 Years: Study
THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- An active mind in old age may delay Alzheimer's disease by up to five years, a new study suggests. Activities like reading, writing…
1 in 20 Cases of Dementia Occurs in People Under 65
Dementia is largely a disease of old age, but a new study finds that up to 5% of all cases are among people in the prime of their lives. Looking…
Biden Plan Seeks to Improve At-Home Medicaid Services
We have helped many clients with disabilities who either have or wish to receive help at home with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing. Medicaid can pay…
Long-term Care Changing as Pandemic Pushes More Toward Home Care
By Laura Romero May 6, 2021, 1:10 PM Consumers are shifting away from nursing homes, according to a new study. After more than a year battling the deadly coronavirus pandemic,…
CMS Confirms Steep Decline in Therapy at Nursing Facilities
In its proposed rule to provide the annual update to Medicare Part A reimbursement methodologies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…
What Elder Law Is and Why You Need It
May is National Elder Law Month. In our April 2014 newsletter, we provided an article entitled “Tips for Finding and Choosing an Elder Law Attorney.” (Call us if you would…
Private Insurance Wins in Rescue Plan at Expanding Health Coverage
Democrats spent much of the 2020 presidential primary debating the best way to expand public health insurance. They sparred over whether to enroll everyone in public coverage — the preferred…
Alzheimer’s Patients Are Being Given Too Many Meds
Dennis Thompson WEDNESDAY, March 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Many older adults with dementia are prescribed dangerous combinations of drugs that raise their risk of overdose, falls and further mental…
Study Finds Cost-Sharing Increases Can be Deadly
A recent study supports the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s long-held concern about increasing out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries. In summary, requiring beneficiaries to pay more of their own money will…
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