Managing a loved one’s care during these unprecedented times might call for non-traditional forms of … [Read more...]
Medicare Patients Can Now Appeal “Observation Status”
April 5, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Last week, Justice in Aging and the Center for Medicare Advocacy successfully won a ruling from a … [Read more...]
Video Resources for Dementia Caregiving
November 27, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Much as we look forward to the holiday season, the presence of a loved one with dementia can be very … [Read more...]
Blue Water Benefits May Be Delayed
July 30, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Just about a year ago, I posted that it appeared that Blue Water Navy Veterans of the Vietnam War … [Read more...]
Additional Benefits for Purple Heart Recipients
April 7, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Veterans who earned Purple Hearts for injuries received in the line of duty are eligible for … [Read more...]
Many Caregivers Ignore Their Own Health
January 18, 2019 By Leave a Comment
A survey conducted by the AP - NORC Center for Public Affairs documented what many of us already … [Read more...]
Vietnam Blue Water Veterans May Soon Receive Their Benefits
August 5, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Almost 90,000 veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and other toxic chemicals on their ships off … [Read more...]
The Right to Appeal Your Observation Status
June 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
I have written before about the consequences of a hospital keeping a patient in "observation status" … [Read more...]
Will Medicare Cover You on Vacation?
June 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Now that we are into the summer travel season, it's important to remember that, for the most part, … [Read more...]
Several Foundations Funding Research to Increase Understanding of Long Term Services and Supports
May 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Readers of ths Blog are probably aware that Medicare does not cover most of the long term care that … [Read more...]
Be on the Lookout for Your New Medicare Card
April 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The Social Security Administration has already started sending new Medicare Cards to all recipients … [Read more...]
Veterans Care Financial Protection Act Sent to the President
April 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment
In a rare show of bipartisan support, the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act has been sent to … [Read more...]
Who Can Support our Unsupported Seniors?
April 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
At this time of year, when families are coming together for Easter or Passover, seniors who do not … [Read more...]
Organizing a Life
January 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Readers of this blog know that my mother was an inspiration for my elder law practice, and the … [Read more...]
