The elderly population of the US frequently uses multiple prescription medications concurrently, known as polypharmacy, to treat numerous ailments. However, the more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug interactions and the increased possibility of inappropriate…
While aging is inevitable, so too are its effects. It is also undeniable that how we age will ultimately impact our families and loved ones that we rely upon. It can be challenging for adult children to think about their…
As the population of seniors grows, understanding and recognizing elder law is more important than ever. National Elder Law Month was created to provide knowledge about estate planning, advanced medical directives, guardianship issues, and other legal matters related to aging.…
A continuing care retirement community (CCRC) involves three distinct phases. The first is independent living, when a resident enters into the community with few if any, disabilities requiring limited assistance. In this phase, community residents typically take advantage of the…
** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on October 3, 2013 How do you get the Social Security Administration (SSA) to listen to you when you act on behalf of a loved one? Good…
In the US, Medicare home health providers, including occupational, speech, and physical therapists, social services, and intermittent skilled nurses, are repeating the same refrain: "Your wife (or partner) is not going to get better, so we have to discontinue our…
** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on August 4, 2016. Part 1: Health Care Proxy, Living Will, and Power of Attorney If someone becomes incapacitated or can't communicate their wishes, who makes decisions…
** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on October 7, 2020. Prior to the SECURE Act, it was always important to ensure that a qualifying beneficiary designation was made to IRAs and other qualified retirement…
** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on May 5, 2015. As Elder Law attorneys in New York, we constantly recommend our clients execute a durable power of attorney (DPOA) in case of incapacitation due to…
Taking action to advocate for your loved one in a nursing home is critical to their quality of life. Residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are disproportionately affected by the flu, pneumonia, COVID-19, and other contagious diseases.…