by Michael Delaney | Oct 18, 2021 | Aging, Elder Law
With even more resurgent cases of COVID-19 on the rise with variants Delta and Mu, the 2021 fall flu season has arrived. As a result, nursing home implementations of CMS protocols for resident visitation have become stricter than ever. Unfortunately, the physical...
by Michael Delaney | Oct 4, 2021 | Aging, Elder Law
For millions of families caring for their elderly is a top priority, which is at best expensive on many levels. To securely age well we must do our best to support them. Long-term care facilities and retirement communities cost staggering amounts of money, as do the...
by Lori Pulvermacher | May 24, 2021 | Aging, Elder Law
The concurrent use of multiple prescription medications, or polypharmacy, is prevalent in the elderly American population. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and increased possibility of inappropriate...
by Lori Pulvermacher | Apr 12, 2021 | Aging
It’s been concluded that the dramatic slowdown of COVID-19 infections and deaths along with the US vaccination program permits the easing of visitation guideline restrictions that allow in-person visitation to nursing homes. According to McKnight’s Long-Term...
by Lori Pulvermacher | Feb 22, 2021 | Aging
Aging Americans are decidedly leaning towards aging in place when it comes to living arrangements. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research...
by Michael Delaney | Dec 7, 2020 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Social Security
The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes upcoming changes to its social security program every October that take effect on January 1st of the following year. These changes can make a difference in how you plan for or live during your retirement years. It is...
