Very good Medicaid news decided this month! The New York State Department of Health has further delayed the start of the 2.5 year...

To help those who have been diagnosed and their families plan for future expenses, below is a guide which discusses the legal and...

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...

The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the elderly, particularly those in nursing homes and other long-term care facilitie

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.

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Traditionally, Medicaid has paid for long-term care in a nursing home, but because most individuals would rather be cared for at home and...

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

Read the agreement carefully before signing. Nursing Home Agreements can be complicated and confusing Admitting a loved one to a nursing...

New Obama-era rules designed to give nursing home residents more control of their care are gradually going into effect. The rules give...

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...

OMBUDSMAN: What is the Program/Service Via www.aging.ny.gov Educating, empowering and advocating for long-term care residents. The...

A U.S. Court of Appeals upholds a district court ruling that granted class certification to a group of disabled nursing home residents...

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So, why complicate things with a trust? Why not just keep the planning as simple and inexpensive as possible? The short answer is that...

2/22/2018 Law Firm added Free Booklet Bedsores should not happen while in a nursing home or hospital. Often they are due to neglect and...

While residents of nursing homes have no fewer rights than anyone else, the combination of an institutional setting and the disability...

Medi-Cal (Medicaid) recipient Merver Mays died, leaving her house as her only asset. Ms. Mays’ daughter, Betty Bedford, petitioned the...

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If you are worried that disappointed heirs could contest your will or trust after you die, one option is to include a “no-contest clause”...