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Advance Health Care Directives and Living Wills
Good info via HelpGuide.org Although death is an inevitable part of life, many of us are reluctant to face the fact that we’re not going...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 23, 20182 min read
Article: Nursing Homes Routinely Mask Low Staff Levels
Via New York Times By Jordan Rau ITHACA, N.Y. — Most nursing homes had fewer nurses and caretaking staff than they had reported to the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 8, 20187 min read
Secret data: Most VA nursing homes have more residents with bed sores, pain, than private facilities
Via Donovan Slack, USA TODAY, and Andrea Estes, The Boston Globe Don Ruch’s family thought round-the-clock care would help him...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 25, 20183 min read
Careful…Gifting To Family Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility
Any transfer that you make, however nominal, may be scrutinized. - Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 17, 20182 min read
Anthony Bourdain Left Loved Ones In Limbo But The Heirs Will End Up Better Than Michael Jackson’s
Via The Wealth Advisor Scott Martin Contributor He lived on the edge and died without warning. The family needed a disaster plan to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 13, 20184 min read
How to Protect an IRA From Heirs’ Creditors
When a person declares bankruptcy, an individual retirement account (IRA) is one of the assets that is beyond the reach of creditors, but...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 12, 20182 min read
Here’s 6 good reasons you should consider a trust…
Trusts can help you control your assets and build a legacy. Via FIDELITY VIEWPOINTS 06/06/2018 Key takeaways Trusts can help pass and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 7, 20187 min read
Bedsore Lawsuits: FAQs
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...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 1, 20183 min read
Are Medicare Advantage Plans Steering Enrollees to Lower-Quality Nursing Homes?
A recent study has found that people enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan were more likely to enter a lower-quality nursing home than...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 17, 20182 min read
Pressure Ulcers: What You Should Do If You See Them on Your Loved One In A Hospital
Pressure Ulcers and Bedsores can progress quickly and can be deadly. The first thing you should do is remove pressure from the area and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 9, 20182 min read
Worst States If You’re Caring For An Aging Parent
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...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 1, 20182 min read
How to Talk About Moving to a Retirement Home: ‘It’s a Journey’
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....
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 1, 20184 min read
Medicaid Applicants & Home Care: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Clarifies Penalty Pe
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified when a transfer penalty begins for Medicaid applicants who are seeking...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 1, 20181 min read
New Federal Law Helps To Prevent Elder Abuse
A new federal law is designed to address the growing problem of elder abuse. The law supports efforts to better understand, prevent, and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 10, 20182 min read
How to Protect an IRA From Heirs' Creditors
When a person declares bankruptcy, an individual retirement account (IRA) is one of the assets that is beyond the reach of creditors, but...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 9, 20182 min read
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