A lawsuit in New York state highlights an issue with some assisted living facilities: No wheelchairs allowed. The lawsuit claims that state regulations and facility policies discriminate against residents and potential residents who use wheelchairs. Filed on behalf of...
John Oliver recently highlighted problems with the guardianship system on his HBO show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. The comedian provided a scary and funny explanation of how guardianship works, ending with a public service announcement by William Shatner,...
AARP offers a wide range of excellent resources for families with aging loved ones. One I really like is the Prepare to Care, A planning guide for families. I like that is starts with, “Caring for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles...
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, and the focus is highly appropriate. An estimated one in four Americans — about 54 million men and women — deal with the condition, including many of our clients. We thought it would be appropriate to share the excellent...
A new federal law is designed to address the growing problem of elder abuse. The law supports efforts to better understand, prevent, and combat both financial and physical elder abuse. The prevalence of elder abuse is hard to calculate because it is underreported, but...
The May 2018 Newsletter from R.F. Meyer & Associates is now available. Article topics this month include: Wills for multiple-state estates Long-term care insurance; Medicare Advantage plans, and; Appealing coverage denials from the Medicare prescription drug plan....
