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Elder Financial Exploitation- A Fancy Term For Financial Abuse Of The Elderly

Elder financial exploitation is a nuanced term for a growing problem–the financial abuse of the elderly. Financial abuse of the elderly is a growing concern in today’s society. There are more senior citizens now than ever before and many of them are institutionalized or require help to get by in…

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New 2014 Cost of Long-Term Care Study Released

Residents throughout New York continue to experience “sticker shock” when exploring their long-term care options. Whether you are planning for possible needs in the future or working quickly to secure support for an ailing loved one, there is a good chance you may be surprised by the overall costs of…

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Pet Trusts, Dementia, & Senior Exploitation

Seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia are at an increased risk of financial exploitation. Each health condition results in a progressive cognitive impairment that can be taken advantage of by the unscrupulous. As a recent true story from Massachusetts illustrates, Alzheimer’s disease can render seniors susceptible to even the…

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The Mickey Rooney Example: Be Clear About Funeral & Burial Plans

Legendary actor Mickey Rooney died earlier this month at the age of 93. Over the later course of his life, Rooney offered many important lessons related to elder law estate planning. For one thing, he was a vocal advocate against senior financial exploitation. In 2011 he testified before a U.S.…

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New Report Explores State of Medicaid Following Affordable Care Act

As the first wave of healthcare insurance enrollment ends as part of the Affordable Care Act, observers are quick to comment on the changes enacted by the law. In addition to millions who took advantage of insurance sold in private marketplace exchanges, there has also been a significant increase in…

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Alzheimer’s, Medical Testing, & Long-Term Care Insurance

Rather extraordinary claims were recently made by researchers in a Nature Medicine article that may forever change the long-term care planning landscape. Scientists from Georgetown University are claiming to have developed a blood test that can determine whether an individual will develop dementia symptoms within two or three years. Their…

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