Caring for a loved one as they get older can be difficult. When that loved one needs help with paying bills and other tasks, a legal guardian may be the […]
Continue readingPrivacy laws were enacted so that when a child turns 18, his or her parents are no longer able to make medical or financial decisions for them because that child […]
Continue readingWhile most of us have visions of aging in place, this isn’t feasible for everyone. In fact, illness, help with daily activities and a confluence of other factors mean you […]
Continue readingThings just got tougher for seniors who receive Medicaid Home Care benefits. Over the past few weeks, there has been a surge in the number of consumers who have been notified […]
Continue readingCaring for an aging loved one is challenging on a multitude of levels – emotionally, financially, and physically. Whether husband and wife or parent and child, the role of caregiver […]
Continue readingIn the few years since New York’s passage of the Compassionate Care Act which legalized the use of medicinal marijuana in New York State, a growing number of older adults […]
Continue readingAre you providing care for an aging loved one at home and wish you could be paid for the care you provide?Did you know that Medicaid has a paid family […]
Continue readingHoliday Family Gatherings: A Time to AssessHoliday family gatherings are not just good for catching-up; they are an opportunity to assess your aging loved one’s status and needs. Certain clues […]
Continue readingBy: Tori Cohen, Executive Director, Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation andJennifer Cona, Managing Partner, Cona Elder Law Caring for an elderly or frail loved one can be a joy, a responsibility and […]
Continue readingA well-drafted Admission Agreement is the best tool not only to help protect your facility but to educate and inform your residents and their family members as to their obligations. […]
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