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Elder Abuse-Financial Exploitation and Fraud

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Len and Dean discuss the alarming issue of elder abuse in their 78th and 79th podcasts. Dean expresses concern, especially since he has elderly parents, and highlights recent statistics from FinCEN and the FBI on elder...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

AGG Talks: Healthcare Insights Podcast - Episode 6: Charting the Future of Nursing Home Staffing

In this episode, AGG Healthcare attorneys Lisa Churvis and Alan Horowitz discuss critical aspects of nursing home staffing requirements. Lisa and Alan delve into the implications of recent legislative proposals and regulatory...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Biden Administration Launches Dementia Care Model

The CMS Innovation Center has officially launched the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, in which 390 participating academic medical systems, small group practices and clinics, hospice agencies,...more

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[Event] August Bridge Series - August 1st, Cincinnati, OH

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Embrace the positive momentum with the August Bridge Series, shining a spotlight on the advancements in senior care. Guided by Dan Burke and featuring a panel of local leaders including Suzanne Burke, President & CEO of the...more

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Holding Nursing Homes Accountable: The Process of Filing a Lawsuit

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Our attorneys have seen firsthand the devastating impact that substandard care can have on nursing home residents and their families. If you or a loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in a nursing home in Delaware,...more

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Alarming Cases of Elder Abuse in NJ Long-Term Care Facilities

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Three employees of two separate New Jersey long-term care facilities were indicted this past month, highlighting grave concerns over resident safety and care standards in such facilities throughout the state....more

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Possible Changes to Medicaid Payback Rules: What’s Ahead?

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Recent coverage from reputable news sources such as The New York Times and Associated Press has brought renewed attention to the detrimental effects of Medicaid estate recovery on families. Understanding Medicaid: Medicaid...more

Maynard Nexsen

Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 197: The Next Generation of Senior Living with Tate...

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Lauren and Heather welcome Alan Moise and Tate Stewart of Thrive Senior Living, a dynamic operator of next generation senior housing communities. We have an insightful conversation about the future of assisted living as...more

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Senior Care Strategies: How to Prepare for Life's Later Stages

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​​​​​​​With continuing advances in medicine, nutrition, and wellness, people are living longer. We all want to age like the characters on the popular sitcom “Golden Girls,” whose “golden years” seem fabulous and filled with...more

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Better Health Care Newsletter - July 2024

Staying safe: Making fall prevention a top priority - Our graying society must reckon now with a surprising, debilitating, and even lethal harm: preventable falls....more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

How does divorce impact social security benefits?

A “gray divorce” generally refers to spouses divorcing later in life, usually after decades of marriage. A common question that comes up within this group of individuals pertains to how a divorce may impact a spouse’s social...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

The FBI Warns Seniors of Timeshare Scams by Mexican Cartels

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued a warning about scams involving timeshares that have senior Americans as the primary victim. The FBI noted that timeshare fraud poses a significant risk to older...more

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Senior Living Alert: Five Considerations for Nonprofit Senior Living Organizations When Developing Fundraising Campaigns

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There are many ways organizations can secure funding for capital projects, including cash reserves, tax-exempt debt, taxable debt and donations. Nonprofit senior living communities that use tax-exempt bonds to fund capital...more

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Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect FAQs in Delaware

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1. What are the signs of nursing home abuse or neglect in Delaware? Signs of nursing home abuse and neglect can vary, but common indicators include physical injuries like bruises, cuts, or bedsores; sudden weight loss;...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Elder Financial Abuse: What to do if it's in the Family?

People preying on the elderly to get at their life savings, unfortunately, has become a common occurrence in today’s society. We have all heard stories about an elderly person being targeted and falling victim to an...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

[Webinar] Offering Culturally Appropriate Care and Services to LGBTQ+ Seniors - June 26th, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm PST

David Alfini to Present a Hinshaw-Sponsored Webinar on Culturally Appropriate Care and Services to LGBTQ+ Seniors - Hinshaw is pleased to present "Offering Culturally Appropriate Care and Services to LGBTQ+ Seniors" as a...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

Florida Adopts Protection of Specified Adults Statute for Financial Institutions

During the 2024 Legislative session, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 556, “Protection of Specified Adults”, which was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 28, 2024....more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Misconceptions About The California Financial Elder Abuse Act

According to the California Department of Aging, more than 200,000 older and dependent adult abuse cases are reported each year. Many more cases certainly go unreported....more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter: April 2024 Issue

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Check out our April Elder Law and Special Needs newsletter! Our legal team explores important topics including beneficiary designations and the recent updates to the Medicaid divisor, which came into effect this month....more

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[Event] Senior Living and Long-Term Care Litigation Seminar - September 18th - 20th, Chicago, IL

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The premier senior living and long-term care litigation seminar returns to Chicago on September 18-20! Join us at the Hyatt Regency, just steps from the Chicago River Walk, for an event tailored specifically for defense...more

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Protecting Elderly Loved Ones: The Role of Guardianship Practices

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As our loved ones age, it becomes increasingly important to remain close and vigilant. While family members often serve as primary caregivers, it's crucial to recognize that not all instances of elder exploitation stem from...more

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Medicaid Alert: Changes to Medicaid’s Penalty Divisor Effective April 1, 2024

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Beginning April 1, 2024, the State of New Jersey will increase the Medicaid penalty divisor to $440.10 per day, as compared to the previous penalty divisor of $384.57 in 2023. See Medicaid Communication No. 24-03....more

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ELDER LAW LEGAL UPDATE: Important Changes to Social Security Income, Medicaid Resource and Income Allowances, and Regional Rates...

The Elder Law Practice Group at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman would like to share some important Elder Law legal updates with our clients and professional partners that will impact Medicaid eligibility for applicants/recipients...more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

Balancing Lawyering and Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation: A Woman’s Perspective

Alzheimer’s. April 2023 (I’d dig out the exact date, but that would take even more time away from caretaking and lawyering).  That’s when my 76-year-old mother, my only remaining parent, who had been living alone 163 miles...more

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Senior Living Alert: 10 Things to Know About Senior Living Facility Restructuring and Bankruptcy

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Over the past few years, the senior living sector has endured some hard times. In 2023, many operators found themselves in distress and facing a sale or court-governed proceeding. Interest rates, wage inflation, staffing...more

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