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

As an Elder Law firm we see these cases often. Whether malpractice, abuse or neglect it is simply unjustified to happen to an innocent...

We don’t know. Nor will you. Because in the State of New York, if you don't have a Will, your assets 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.

How to spot nursing home neglect and what you can do about it.

Often from the onset of bedsores, also described as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, victims in a hospital or nursing home are led to...

Via Donovan Slack, USA TODAY, and Andrea Estes, The Boston Globe Don Ruch’s family thought round-the-clock care would help him...

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

WHEN IT COMES TO BEDSORES, PRESSURE SORES, DECUBITUS ULCERS IT’S OFTEN HELPFUL TO READ WHAT OTHERS HAVE ASKED. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO BENEFIT...

Pressure Ulcers and Bedsores can progress quickly and can be deadly. The first thing you should do is remove pressure from the area and...

Via FA-Magazine  • HEIDI P. WERNER #7 In Survey New York State Some states make it harder for those caring for an aging parent, according...

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...

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...

The Medicaid exception refers to a transfer to a special needs trust (also called supplemental needs trust). Even after moving to a nursing