While one media outlet after another reports on the latest news concerning Alzheimer’s research—and while much of that research might even suggest that effective treatment for the disease remains within the medical community’s grasp—unfortunately, a “cure” for Alzheimer’s disease does not yet exist. Despite the frustrations of millions, who must wait patiently for the next [...]
If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, then you’re well aware that both your loved one have difficult journey ahead. One challenge you’ll face as your loved one begins showing symptoms of the later stages of Alzheimer’s diseases is the challenge of identifying those non-verbal cues that help you know [...]
For years now, the CDC, as well as other institutions that publish studies on health, have produced study after study that indicate Americans are living longer than they did in the past. In fact, recently, Senior Journal featured an article citing CDC statistics that suggests those born in 2009 have an average life expectancy of [...]
Like most of us, you’ll likely experience more than a couple of unexpected events in your life that cause you to re-think your long-term financial plans. These unexpected life events can take a heavy toll not only your mental and emotional well-being, but on your financial well-being as well. Whether this even be the loss [...]
In Protect Your Family! We’ve Cracked the Code on Long-Term Care Planning, Paul J. Stano and ten leading elder law attorneys shed light on up-to-date issues concerning seniors, their families, and their communities. Information shared in this collaborative book, co-authored written by legal experts from across the nation, addresses many exigent issues concerning elder care [...]
Recently, planners have advertised, promoted, and nearly shouted about a type of planning known as VA planning. VA planning plays an extremely important role in determining benefit eligibility. Typically, these types of VA planners—the ones you hear about through advertisements—work to ensure individuals receive the most benefits available to them in as short a time [...]
The Aid and Attendance Benefit Program (discussed briefly in another entry) certainly seems ideal for those war veterans and war veteran spouses with large medical bills. That said, however, couples who benefit from this program may still face expenses such as property taxes, utilities, groceries—so they shouldn’t fall into the trap of thinking they have [...]
Individuals with Alzheimer’s—as well as their caregivers—will at some point require additional care around the home. Assisted living facilities provide a common solution for those whose loved ones being showing advanced symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia; however, assisted living facilities may not be the best initial option for caregivers. That being the case, caregivers often [...]
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the dismissal of a fraud suit brought by Melvin Dummar, a beneficiary under Howard Hughes's purported handwritten will, against Hughes's intestate heirs. Dummar v. Lummis (10th Cir. No. 07-4062, Sep. 12, 2008). Ever since Howard Hughes's death in 1976, Melvin Dummar has maintained that he was entitled to [...]
In a case argued by ElderLawAnswers member William J. Browning, the Ohio Supreme Court rules that whether a trust is an available asset to a Medicaid applicant depends on the eligibility rules in effect on the date of the application, not when the trust was created. Pack v. Osborn (Ohio, No. 05-CA-83, Jan. 17, 2008). [...]