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The Parent Care Conversation
An attorney and financial planner helps adult children broach the subject of future planning with their parents and provides a framework for discussion once the conversation gets rolling.
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Most Misunderstand LTC Costs and Coverage, AARP Survey Finds
Most Americans are unaware of the costs of long-term care and overestimate the amount that government programs like ...
Read moreMedicaid Recovery of Home Catches Many Families by Surprise
States are becoming more aggressive about collecting reimbursement for Medicaid nursing home care, and families of d...
Read moreAfter 14 Years, Elder Law Professor Prevails in Nursing Home Fraud Case
It Shouldn't Be This Way: The Failure of Long-Term Care
A nationally known gerontologist found that helping his own mother navigate the long-term care system was more difficult than he ever imagined. He and his sister share their experiences and offer prescriptions for change.
Read moreHome Care May Not Be Cheaper than Assisted Living or a Nursing Home
When it comes to long-term care, which type of care is cheaper? A common misperception is that receiving care at hom...
Read moreRetirement Home Resident Fights Move to Increased Level of Care
An 88-year-old California widow is challenging an attempt by her continuing care retirement community (CCRC) to mov...
Read moreOmbudsmen: Front-Line Advocates for Nursing Home Residents
Disagreements with a nursing home can arise regarding any number of topics, including the quality of food, troubleso...
Read moreJudge Dismisses Consumer Group's Challenge to Law Changing Medicaid Rules
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the consumer group P...
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