The federal government evaluation tool which calculates the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is flawed according to an analysis by the non-partisan advocacy group called The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). The decrease in social security benefit monies that are paid to seniors…
The fall is upon us and we may see a resurgent of COVID-19 cases in addition to the common flu. Nursing home implementations of CMS protocols for resident visitation are becoming broader as lessons of isolation due to physical separation…
As attorneys, people ask us why they can’t just download a will from the internet, add the children to their bank account, and do a transfer-on-death land deed, for an estate plan. It’s just not a good idea. For the…
The United States and the Republic of Vietnam employed defoliants for strategic purposes to decrease cover for enemy forces during the Vietnam War (1962-1975). Agent Orange is the most infamous of the tactical herbicides whose names became shortened to the…
On average, two-thirds of Americans 65 or older would prefer to age in place, while the other one-third would want to live somewhere else. The family remains the most significant factor when deciding where retirees live, followed by the general…
You are likely to be asked to be power of attorney for an elderly or sick loved one at some point in your life. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their…
As the baby boomers are getting ready to retire or have already retired, we are seeing a sharp increase in America’s elderly population. However, what has not been widely reported is how the rest of the nation will provide care…
Imagine this scenario, an unwed middle-aged lady, Sandy, being the sole caretaker for her 85-year-old mother. Sandy still worked full time and would help her mom in the evenings and weekends. Unfortunately, Sandy was in a serious car accident and…
By paying into social security, Americans qualify for health care benefits at 65 years of age. Individuals under age 65 who qualify to receive Social Security Disability benefits are also covered under Medicare, as well as anyone of any age…
The Inspector General released a Report from the Department of Health and Human Services, highlighting the Medicare-funded hospice program’s weaknesses. The report consolidates patient and Medicare payment data back to the year 2005 and concludes that some hospice care providers…