Want to Live Longer?
According to a recent New York Times article: “You may not need another reason to retire early, but I’ll give you one anyway: It could...
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
No one wants to face the prospect of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Yet ignoring potential warning signs is a serious mistake. The...
The Perils of Euthanasia
A recent Washington Post article highlights the potential perils and controversy surrounding the euthanasia of the mentally ill and...
Long Term Care Insurance Costs Continue to Rise
Imagine purchasing a long term care insurance policy to protect against the cost of in-home, assisted living and nursing home costs and...
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...
The Government Giveth and the Government Taketh Away
The Social Security Administration recently announced that more than 65 million recipients will receive a 2% cost of living adjustment...
