As a result of technological advancements in self-monitoring medical devices, telehealth, and smart homes, many aging Americans are able to remain in their homes for longer and live more safely. Elder law and at-home medical technology use can intersect in…
One of the hardest challenges we will face in life is contemplating our own death. Yet it is very important to think carefully about the medical treatment we would want for that challenging time. Medical technology can now keep us…
Guardianship most commonly implies that a minor child is under the care of an adult relative or friend. However, you can employ the process to obtain legal rights over elderly or aging adults, usually, parents, who are losing their physical…
In the United States, Medicare home health providers, including occupational, speech, and physical therapists, social workers, and intermittent skilled nurses, have adopted a new refrain: "Your husband (or whomever) is not going to get better, so we will have to…
Frequently called a living will, an advance health care directive specifies what action you want medical professionals to take in the event that you are incapacitated. A living will is crucial for all adults because accidents or a sudden onset…
In 2023, there will be the highest (COLA) in decades and a reduction in Medicare Part B premiums. It is being touted as a win for the American people. According to the Social Security Administration, there will be an 8.7…
Estate planning and elder law differ from each other when it comes to planning for your future financial affairs and health care needs. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law are…
There will be more care needs as baby boomers enter their golden years. Some may be able to get the care they need at home from a family member or in the form of hired help. Many will need to…
Planning for long-term care is crucial since almost everyone will need it at some point in their lives. While we cannot predict the timing or level of care, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected medical and financial…
When it comes to inheritances and Medicaid, mistakes can be made, and those mistakes can be costly. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully…