New York City Focuses on Becoming More Senior-Friendly

Add comment August 10th, 2010 09:01am Julia Greenberg

According to a recent article in the New York Times, New York City’s elderly population is sharply increasing, and city planners have responded with a new initiative that reflects the specific needs of the city’s senior citizens. The initiative’s architects are (more…)

Aging In Place

Add comment August 4th, 2010 12:56pm David A. Cutner

Retirement communities and assisted living facilities continue to be developed in New York and many other states.  However luxurious many of them may be, most seniors want to live out their lives in familiar surroundings.  AARP estimates that (more…)

Guidelines Proposed for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease

Add comment July 26th, 2010 10:18am Julia Greenberg

For the first time in 25 years experts in Alzheimer’s disease have proposed new guidelines regarding the criteria used for diagnosing the disease.

The new guidelines would allow special tests that use (more…)

Protecting the Elderly Against Financial Predators

Add comment July 7th, 2010 11:33am David A. Cutner

Prosecutors in Queens County, New York, have developed a creative legal theory to enhance the punishments that might be imposed against criminals who prey on the elderly (more…)

With Dementia Often Comes Wandering

2 comments July 4th, 2010 11:10am Julia Greenberg

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia create memory loss and affect cognitive functioning and behaviors.  For many people with dementia, there is often a strong desire to wander off on their own.  The urge to (more…)

David Cutner & Carole Lamson Introduce You to Elder Law & Medicaid Planning

Add comment July 2nd, 2010 11:16am David A. Cutner

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Medicare and Medicaid Under Financial Pressure

Add comment June 30th, 2010 07:43pm David A. Cutner

Heavy financial pressures on the federal and state governments are being felt in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.  Both of these programs are important safety nets for the millions of seniors and disabled persons in our country.  However, as (more…)

Do You Have a Health Care Proxy?

Add comment June 3rd, 2010 09:05am Julia Greenberg

A Health Care Proxy is a legal document that allows you (the principal) to appoint another person (the agent) to make health care decisions on your behalf.  A Health Care Proxy only takes effect (more…)

Choose the Right Attorney-in-Fact

Add comment April 27th, 2010 01:31pm Julia Greenberg

A Durable Power of Attorney is a vital document for anyone, but it is especially important for individuals engaging in estate and long-term care planning.  Most people mistakenly assume (more…)

New Federal Rules Grant More Medical Rights for Same-Sex Couples

Add comment April 24th, 2010 08:39am Julia Greenberg

New rules are being issued by President Obama’s health secretary that give same-sex partners more hospital visiting rights.  The rules will also make it easier for partners to make medical (more…)

New York’s Family Health Care Decisions Act is Signed

Add comment April 22nd, 2010 04:11pm Julia Greenberg

The Family Health Care Decisions Act, signed into law by Governor Paterson in March of 2010, establishes the right of family members and others close to an incapacitated patient to (more…)

When is the Right Time for Home Care?

Add comment April 12th, 2010 12:00pm Julia Greenberg

There may come a point in a loved one’s life when assistance will be needed in the home.  The signs that help is needed often begin as subtle indications.  When a parent or spouse becomes (more…)

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