Upcoming Events and Presentations
Below are some upcoming presentations by Richard Courtney on various elder law and special needs planning topics, followed by important information about some great events to be put on by…
Private Equity Long-term Care Homes Have the Highest Mortality Rate during COVID-19
University of Waterloo December 16, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic revealed that for-profit long-term care homes had worse patient outcomes than not-for-profit homes. A new study found that of those for-profit…
‘I Can Go Anywhere’: How Service Dogs Help Veterans with PTSD
By Stephanie O'Neill November 30, 2021 Danyelle Clark-Gutierrez and her service dog, Lisa, shop for food at a grocery store. Clark-Gutierrez got the yellow Labrador retriever to help her cope…
Half of Americans Take Early Withdrawal from Retirement Accounts
November 22, 2021 Michelle Fox@MFoxCNBC A majority of Americans have dipped into their retirement accounts before their golden years, a survey from Bankrate found. Fully 51% of those with the…
Medicare Urged to Slash Part B Premium Hike
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar December 13, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of a Senate panel that oversees Medicare says the Biden administration should use its legal authority to cut back…
Upcoming Events and Presentations
Below are some upcoming presentations by Richard Courtney on various elder law and special needs planning topics, followed by important information about some great events to be put on by…
Some Important Issues to Consider When Creating A Special Needs Trust
A child with special needs changes the life of a family in many ways. The parents of a child with special needs embark on an unplanned journey knowing little of…
Pricey Alzheimer’s Drug Drives Spike in Medicare B Premium
MONDAY, Nov. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- A new and expensive Alzheimer's drug called Aduhelm is responsible for about half of the $21.60 increase in monthly premiums for Medicare's Part…
Holiday Helps for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
December is a big holiday month. The holiday season is a time for visiting and reconnecting with family, friends and neighbors. Sometimes this season can be sad or stressful for…
Crime Against Disabled People is Rising, Advocates Say More Should Be Done
By Kiara Alfonseca November 21, 2021 Disabled people are disproportionately victims of violent crime and victimization in the United States, according to new data released by the Bureau of Justice…