Reasons for the High Price of Home Care
Paul Osterman, a professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, recently wrote an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal where he...
The Coming Caregiver Crunch
A study released last month from Merrill Lynch and AgeWave (“The Journey of Caregiving: Honor, Responsibility and Financial Complexity”)...
What Does it Mean to Specialize in Elder Law?
I’m often asked if I specialize in elder law. Not only do I answer “yes”, I typically try to explain the reason for my answer. While...
When Alzheimer's Isn't Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s is a devastating chronic neurodegenerative disease. The progressive mental deterioration associated with Alzheimer’s impacts...
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
A recent Kaiser Health News article (“Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How To Choose”) offers some helpful advice on choosing between a...
Care Options For a Loved One With a Debilitating Disease
Besides the obvious choice of a nursing home, there are other options to create a more customized care plan for your loved one. In-Home...
When It Might Not Be Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than five million older Americans and is the most common form of age-related dementia. Yet despite...
Planning Your Final Party
When Joanne Smith was in the final stages of her battle with cervical cancer, she spent a lot of time with her family discussing the type...
Should Miss Daisy Still Be Driving?
Perhaps you have noticed that your loved one’s driving is becoming increasingly dangerous. Lately, there have been a number of “close...
So What is Elder Law and Why Are You an Elder Law Attorney?
What is Elder Law? More than 20 years ago, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) began. Its primary purpose was to improve...
