Tag: Elder Law
Days ago, on Tuesday 3/26/19, the New York State Court of Appeals in Andryeyeva v. New York Health Care, Inc., et. al., held that home care agencies are not required to pay a “live-in” aide for each hour of a 24 hour shift. Instead, they are only required to pay up to 13 hours for the […]
What is the next step if aging parents can no longer easily handle financial and legal affairs? The transition of adult child to caregiver can create some real challenges, when it comes to helping aging parents, according to the Monterey Herald in “Financial planning: Family communication helps aging parents“. Parents are often reluctant to seek […]
Regulators move to halt abuse. However, fraud is still at $30 billion. Financial abuse of the elderly is high in the U.S., with estimates at $30 billion and that sum doesn’t include unreported cases, according to Consumer Reports in “3 Critical Ways to Prevent Elder Financial Abuse“. Some crimes remain unreported, because elderly people are […]
Passing away quietly at home without pain, is not a common occurrence. Increasing the chances of achieving a peaceful death requires some careful planning as well as conversations with loved ones, according to The Wall Street Journal in “Preparing For a Good End Of Life“. You will want to make sure your loved ones are […]
The need for caregiving often comes about unexpectedly. People often think they should make arrangements for a Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney but unfortunately the need arises suddenly resulting in a challenging situation, according to Expert Click in “How to Get Power of Attorney for Aging Parents“. A health care proxy permits another […]
Social Security is likely to be very important to your retirement. But wait, the amount can vary. Just when to begin taking Social Security can be a real challenge because the time to begin filling your claim ranges from the age of 62 to 70, according to the Independent Record in “These 3 Factors Should […]
It may not be the best time when the pressure is on. However, read the contract and get some advice. If you are preparing to move to a retirement community or care community yourself, it is best to read that fine print very carefully and better yet, get some legal advice before signing, according to […]
Scam artist targets woman who is grieving for her husband. Scammers work on the easiest targets, so senior citizens are often their targets in hopes they will catch them off guard at their weakest moments, according to Newsday in “Nassau, Suffolk police warn of phone scammers posing as officials”. The article details the experiences of […]
Not having a long-term care plan can put your family at financial risk. A government report estimates a vast majority of those over 65 will end up needing long-term care. However, many people do not have plans to meet the expenditures, according to Westfair Online in “Keybank poll reveals clients aren’t planning for long term […]
If you are thinking of upscale retirement, it might be best to check in early and enjoy the lifestyle. Boomers have had a way of being out front when it comes to making changes in society and it isn’t any different when it comes to retirement, as they eye the expansion of five-star luxury retirement […]
