Improperly Treated at a Nursing Home? Find Out What You Can Do About It.
Law Offices of Frederic G. Leeds, P.C.
If you are a patient of a nursing home you have protections for safe and proper care under federal and state law. .
Nursing Home Injuries and Abuse
The Karney Law Firm
Elder abuse is a pervasive problem, and most instances of abuse are never reported.
How to Recognize Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Aiken & Scoptur, S.C.
As our population ages, we are becoming more and more dependant on skilled nursing facilities to take care of our parents. Many facilities that we think are safe and clean are not.
The Power of Private Annuity Plans
Law Offices of Richard A. Kroll
Likelihood of Nursing Home AdmissionÃÂIf you are over 65 there is a 43% chance that you will require admission to .
Nursing Home Law Update
Barry A. Postman
Our goal is to provide you with an update and analysis of the laws and the recent changes that directly impact .
Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, How To Recognize And Deal With Poor Treatment
Paul A. Meissner of Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A.
We have seen a major increase in the need for nursing homes as many more of us live longer. As we age we may requir.
Utah Courts Keep Scope of Public Policy Exception Narrow
Christina Jepson Schmutz of Parsons Behle & Latimer
In two recent cases, the Utah Supreme Court and Utah Court of Appeals clarified the circumstances under which an employee can prevail against an employer for termination in violation of public policy.
CONSUMER FRAUD: Spotting and Protecting Yourself Against It [A General Primer] : Health
Richard Alexander of Alexander Hawes LLP
Part of the general consumer fraud primer, this part deals with health care issues.
Governmental Enforcement of Quality of Care Standards
James R. Taylor of Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
The Federal government continues to enforce quality of care standards in long-term care facilities through the use .
Protecting the Rights of Older Americans
Dept. of Health and Human Services
Brochure from the Administration on Aging which describes Title VII, the Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection Program.
Protecting Nursing Home Residents from Eviction
Diviacchi Law Office
The costs of nursing home care for the elderly are such that over one-half of all nursing home residents at some p.
I Don't Need A Will
Rhoades & Rhoades
When I speak before a civic group or a neighborhood association, I usually can hear someone whisper in the back .
OIG Publishes Draft Compliance Guidance For Nursing Facilities
Susan V. Kayser,K L Carver-Cheney,Jerome T. Levy,Ronald H. Clark and Robert E. Wanerman of Arent Fox LLP
This Alert discusses draft compliance program guidance for nursing facilities published by the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General.
Common Questions
McMahon Law Firm, Attorney and Counselor at Law
If I transferred money to my children now would I have to wait thirty-six months before I could be eligible for Medicaid?
OIG Publishes Draft Compliance Guidelines For Hospices
Connie A. Raffa,Deborah Randall,Susan Kayser,Larri Short and Robert Wanerman of Arent Fox LLP
This Alert looks at draft guidelines for Hospices seeking to develop internal compliance programs to prevent and detect violations of federal and state law.
Government Programs or Private Resources: Alternatives for Paying for Long Term Health Care
Ruthann P. Lacey, P.C.
Due to continued improvements in lifestyle and medical technology, it comes as no surprise that as the first Baby B.
In Focus
McMahon Law Firm, Attorney and Counselor at Law
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE McMAHON LAW FIRM
Elder Law: Disability & Asset Protection Planning
Rob Goldman of Rob Goldman Legal Solutions A Professional Law Firm
This article discusses the essential basic estate planning considerations and documents every senior citizen ought .
What is Medicare
Estate Planners of Arkansas, P.A.
Medicare is a government program for people over 65. The program is divided into two parts.
Protecting the Unprotected: Nursing Home Residents' Rights
Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A.
In 1976, the Florida Legislature took a significant step in recognizing the rights of a very vulnerable group of .
Problematic Gifting
Jason A. Penrod of Weaver, McClendon & Penrod, LLP
There are many misguided beliefs about reducing assets to qualify for Medicaid long-term care benefits. In fact, one of the most commonly mistaken beliefs is that a Medicaid applicant or potential applicant can simply gift or transfer assets to another person or into another person's name in order to qualify for Medicaid benefits. As this article explains, the gifting of assets can disqualify an individual from receiving benefits to pay for nursing home care for a significant period of time.
Trying Care-Giver Negligence Cases in Oregon
Derek C. Johnson of Johnson, Clifton, Larson & Schaller, P.C.
The numbers of elders living in nursing and assisted living facilities is growing, and will continue to grow. As populations in these institutions rise, so do instances of care-giver neglect and abuse of elders.
Nursing Home Cost
Estate Planners of Arkansas, P.A.
NURSING HOME COST: You could lose your life's saving in a stay at the nursing home. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ST.
Consumer Assistance for Older People Under the Older Americans Act
Dept. of Health and Human Services
Brochure from the Administration on Aging which describes consumer assistance the elderly under the Older Americans Act.
Looking Closely at Nursing Home Care
Motschenbacher & Blattner LLP
How can a family pay for all the expenses associated with long term care? Nationwide, annual charges average over $.
Caring for an Elderly Relative's
A Good Law Firm
SELECTING NURSING HOME CARE Grown children often care for elderly parents or relatives who can no longer live in.
How to Choose a Nursing Home for Your Loved One
Knapp & Roberts
Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home can be difficult. Equally difficult is knowing which nursing home to choose.
Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Opinion: Discounted Ambulance Services
Dept. of Health and Human Services
Advisory letter from the Department of Health and Human Services which discusses certain arrangements for discounted ambulance services provided to residents of Medicare skilled nursing facilities under the anti-kickback statute, section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act.
Long Term Care of Elderly: The Qualified Income Trust
Andrew J. Potts of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Many people face a financial challenge when a relative must receive long term care in a nursing home.
Elder Abuse Prevention
Dept. of Health and Human Services
Brochure from the Administration on Aging which briefly describes the legislation that authorizes the state to protect and provide services to vulnerable, incapacitated, or disabled adults.
What Is Long Term Care Insurance?
Estate Planners of Arkansas, P.A.
This is insurance you buy to pay for your stay in a nursing home. WHERE CAN I BUY IT? It is sold only by .
Tydings & Rosenberg LLP Sues Over Nursing Home Enforcement Regulations
Tydings & Rosenberg LLP
Tydings & Rosenberg LLP recently filed suit on behalf of Ivy Hall Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center, Inc., a Mary.