Category Archives: Elder Law
Millions of Americans Face Dementia Alone
Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback when she conducted a research study requiring her to visit the homes of elderly San Francisco residents. Many of those with whom she had an appointment didn’t remember that she was coming over. They had no recollection that she was coming to speak with them. It was clear… Read More »
Report: More Americans Than Ever Rely on Government Assistance
Over the past 50 years, the percentage of Americans who rely on government programs to subsidize their income has ballooned to record numbers, according to a new study. The bipartisan think tank Economic Innovation Group (EIG) says that 53% of Americans draw at least a quarter of their income from government aid (also known… Read More »
CMS Proposal to Implement Staffing Ratios Met with Industry Resistance
Whenever you hear about a wrongful death or personal injury lawsuit filed against a nursing home, one of the main allegations made by plaintiff’s attorneys is that the nursing home was understaffed leading to a lapse in the quality of care. Seniors and their grieving families all across the country have filed lawsuits against… Read More »
Some States Move Forward with Nursing Home Profit Caps
When you make the decision to put a loved one in a nursing home, your entire family probably meets about this and discusses it at length. You want to make the right choice for their care needs and also balance that with the availability of funds to pay for their care. This is where… Read More »
U.S. News Names Best Nursing Homes for 2021-2022
If you’re thinking about placing a loved one in a nursing home in the coming months of year, there’s no doubt you want to do some research first. There’s a difficult emotional aspect of this entire process, but there’s also the peace of mind that can come from knowing that you did all the… Read More »
Going to a Nursing Home: What Counts as Income for Virginia Medicaid?
When you’re in the process of applying for Medicaid in Virginia, you need to know what you already own or receive in terms of assets and income. This is because Medicaid, while administered at the state level, is a federal program that is meant for those who have a high level of financial need…. Read More »
What Is Medicaid Spend Down in Virginia?
If you are trying to help a loved one apply for Medicaid in Virginia, you’ll discover many different terms and phrases related to this process. One of them is Medicaid spend down. The term Medicaid spend down refers to families and individuals who would otherwise meet all of the necessary resource eligibility and non-financial… Read More »
How Does Virginia Medicaid Evaluate Senior Applicants?
Every state has the responsibility of determining what parameters will allow a person to receive Medicaid payments. Since Medicaid is a government program designed to provide parties who have no other method of paying for their care, it is important to plan ahead with the support of a Virginia Medicaid lawyer. Simply retitling or… Read More »
Is It Time to Find Long Term Care for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s?
You and your family might have already had the initial conversations around whether a loved one needs additional support beyond what you can provide. Sometimes you and a network of family members may be unable to provide the kind of support that a person with Alzheimer’s disease requires. This person might wander a lot,… Read More »
Is it Time to Revisit Your Financial Plan?
Deciding to retire brings with it a variety of different logistical decisions that need to be made but also plenty of emotions about making this transition in your life. Concerns about your financial future and excitement for the new freedom you might face are both common feelings and many people have these at the… Read More »