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Welcome to the blog of R. F. Meyer & Associates, where we share company news and informative articles related to our Elder Law, Probate and Estate Planning legal practice.
OOD: Month brings focus to hiring Ohioans with disabilities
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a campaign held every October to celebrate the many contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and raise awareness regarding the employment of people with disabilities. Opportunities for Ohioans with...
Innovative long-term care housing solutions for seniors
The population of seniors over 65 is expected to increase exponentially over the next decade. A study by the Office of Policy Development and Research exposed the country’s unpreparedness for housing the aged population. America has three major housing issues for...
Home health services underutilized by seniors, study shows
Health Affairs estimates that 4 million older adults can only leave their homes with assistance, making accessing care challenging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1.3 million Americans receive care in nursing homes. According to A Place...
When does someone need financial guardianship?
When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money. Depending on the jurisdiction, financial guardianship may also be called guardianship of the estate or conservatorship. In...
September 2023 newsletter covers three big issues for aging seniors
Earlier this morning, we released the September 2023 R. F. Meyer & Associates e-newsletter. Our September 2023 articles cover three big issues for aging seniors and their loved ones: Financial guardianship, home health care, and affordable housing. In more detail:...
Selling your life insurance policy to help cover expenses
The National Council on Aging reports that more than 16.5 million adults 65 and older experience economic insecurity, with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Rising housing and health care bills can burden seniors on fixed, limited incomes. Life...
$7,000 college grants available to Ohio students with disabilities
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is committed to helping students with disabilities invest in their futures and pursue their passions. The OOD Education Support Funds are a financial investment in students with disabilities on their educational...
Don’t forget to vote tomorrow!
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, Tomorrow – Tuesday, Aug. 8 – is Election Day in Ohio. Earlier this year, the Ohio General Assembly overrode its own ban on August special elections passed in 2022 to allow this unusual summer election. Once it reversed its ban on...
Some states testing out Medicaid coverage for healthy food
Under a federal pilot program, a number of states are using Medicaid funds to cover healthy food costs for Medicaid recipients. Ultimately, the trial program seeks to determine whether nutrition support can help prevent and manage certain chronic illnesses related to...