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Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) has introduced The Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act, which would repeal the requirement that states...

We are excited to announce Jeffrey G. Abrandt, Esq. has joined Raphan Law!

See the Top 10 List in New York from Caring.com> Of course, when considering a home for your loved one you should also consider factors...

There are many do-it-yourself power of attorney forms available; however, it is a good idea to have an attorney draft the form for you.

Seniors Who Keep An Active Social Life May Live Longer, Study Finds

Medicaid law imposes a penalty period for unqualified transfers.

Any transfer that you make, however nominal, may be scrutinized. - Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.

Having a conversation about moving — whether it’s with a relative, even a spouse — brings up lots of anxiety. Here’s how to go about it....

A new federal law is designed to address the growing problem of elder abuse. The law supports efforts to better understand, prevent, and...

Time’s Running Out For Many Frail, Older People In Puerto Rico Heard on Morning Edition SARAH VARNEY NPR After a lifetime of agricultural...

In the Bronx, Stadium Scents Take Fans Out to the Ballgame By COREY KILGANNON MARCH 31, 2018, New York Times Gilbert Marcus, 80, smelled...

Have bedsores reached epidemic proportions yet? To many it seems so — especially in elders that are in hospitals and nursing homes — and...

Below are 19 Free Services that can come in handy. Via AgingCare.com BY TONY ROVERE Most seniors these days are living on limited incomes...

Via Huffington Post… When Helping Hurts Elder abuse is a national epidemic. Each year in the United States, an estimated 10 percent of...

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the Social Security system. Here are four common myths and the truth about how Social...

You may think you need a long and complicated list of tasks to accomplish your retirement goal. But a good place to start is with these...

After a Medicaid recipient dies, the state must attempt to recoup from his or her estate whatever benefits it paid for the recipient’s...

An Alabama appeals court rules that a Medicaid applicant’s special needs trust is an available resource because the trustee had...

If you are retired or are nearing retirement, the main questions on your mind are probably “Will I run out of money in retirement?” and...

The best ways to make sure your loved one gets the care that was promised. Finally, after ticking off the last item on a lengthy list of...