Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Apr 282 minHome Health Aide Costs See the Sharpest Increase in Annual Long-Term Care SurveyHome Health Aide & Nursing Home Costs Rise in the New York Area
Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.Jan 53 minThis month: Alzheimer's Today magazine, featuring an article by Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.What a guardianship often lacks though, is guidance and decisions from the person it impacts the most—and the reason they are implemented is
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Nov 1, 20211 minHow To Plan For Life ChangesQuickly learn about the essential legal documents that will help you plan for future care and ensure your wishes are met. Free Download...
Samantha Benadiba, EsqMay 8, 20212 minDon't Miss Your Chance For Free HomecareVery good Medicaid news decided this month! The New York State Department of Health has further delayed the start of the 2.5 year...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Nov 5, 202010 minHow to financially plan for an Alzheimer’s or Dementia diagnosisTo help those who have been diagnosed and their families plan for future expenses, below is a guide which discusses the legal and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Sep 22, 20201 minTop Ten Nursing Homes in New YorkSee 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...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jun 10, 20202 minFour Ways the Coronavirus Pandemic May Affect Long-Term Care InsuranceThe coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the elderly, particularly those in nursing homes and other long-term care facilitie
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.May 1, 20203 minWhy Not Just Use an Off-the-Shelf Power of Attorney Form?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.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 7, 20202 minSeniors Who Keep An Active Social Life May Live Longer, Study FindsSeniors Who Keep An Active Social Life May Live Longer, Study Finds
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 6, 20192 minMedicaid isn’t just for Nursing Homes: #HomecareTraditionally, Medicaid has paid for long-term care in a nursing home, but because most individuals would rather be cared for at home and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Apr 3, 20186 minBatter up! In the Bronx, Stadium Scents Take Fans Out to the BallgameIn the Bronx, Stadium Scents Take Fans Out to the Ballgame By COREY KILGANNON MARCH 31, 2018, New York Times Gilbert Marcus, 80, smelled...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 20, 20183 minShould you sign that Nursing Home Admissions Agreement you were given?Read the agreement carefully before signing. Nursing Home Agreements can be complicated and confusing Admitting a loved one to a nursing...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jul 18, 20172 minNew Protections for Nursing Home ResidentsNew Obama-era rules designed to give nursing home residents more control of their care are gradually going into effect. The rules give...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Dec 17, 20155 minHow To Look Out for a Relative in a Nursing HomeThe 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...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Nov 10, 20152 minSeeking long-term care? How your local Ombudsman can help…OMBUDSMAN: What is the Program/Service Via www.aging.ny.gov Educating, empowering and advocating for long-term care residents. The...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jun 30, 20152 minAppeals Court Upholds Class Certification of Nursing Home Residents Seeking Community-Based AlternatA U.S. Court of Appeals upholds a district court ruling that granted class certification to a group of disabled nursing home residents...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jan 2, 20151 minA great way to enhance quality of life for elder New YorkersActivities for Life NY, LLC offers an amazing service that has been helping enhance the quality of life for many of our clients. My law...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Dec 3, 20142 minWHY IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS VS OUTRIGHT GIFTINGSo, why complicate things with a trust? Why not just keep the planning as simple and inexpensive as possible? The short answer is that...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Sep 17, 20144 minCan you sue for Bedsores or Pressure Sores?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...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Aug 12, 20144 minThe Rights of Nursing Home ResidentsWhile residents of nursing homes have no fewer rights than anyone else, the combination of an institutional setting and the disability...