Conservatorship of Britney SpearsIn our practice we see many conservatorships. And frequently we help clients avoid conservatorships in the first place. There are many reasons why seeking a conservatorship for yourself or a loved one is a big step not to be taken lightly. The case of the superstar entertainer Britney Spears illustrates a cautionary aspect of conservatorships […]
VETERANS BENEFITSVA Recognizes Disability Caused by Service at Camp LejeuneFor nearly 30 years the water at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated by various chemicals. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) is now proposing regulations recognizing that kidney cancer, liver cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma, scleroderma, Parkinson’s disease and aplastic […]
ELDER LAW – Advocating for a Loved One in a Skilled Nursing FacilityWhen your loved one is admitted into a skilled nursing facility, your job as a caregiver is not over. Sure, there is staff comprised of diverse professional backgrounds in the facility at all times. But staff members cannot possibly know your loved one […]
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First Steps Following a Cancer Diagnosis The word “cancer” elicits a lot of emotions including fear, anxiety, and sadness. Countless people have endured the feelings associated with a difficult diagnosis for ourselves or a loved one. The March 2016 AARP Bulletin article written by Renee Bacher titled “Coping with The Diagnosis” outlines some essential first […]
Making the life-changing decision to “give up the keys” and stop driving a vehicle for the remainder of your life is certainly a difficult decision. Being able to drive is a freedom that has likely been enjoyed for a majority of an older adult’s life and taking that away can lead to isolation and dependency. […]
VA has long recognized certain cancers and other health problems as presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases; such as: AL Amyloidosis Chronic B-cell Leukemias Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Hodgkin’s Disease Ischemic Heart Disease Multiple Myeloma Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma […]
We often say here at the firm that change is one of the few certainties in life. Depending on our stage of life, change can be exciting, fun, relieving, and anxiety-provoking. It is safe to say that change can be hard to endure. Older adults who have established their lives and homes for many years […]
Caregivers for those living with dementia are all over the country. Caregivers range in age, ethnicity, geography, income, and education. While research theories have been done about what the large, diverse population of caregivers looks like and what they are faced with, there is one thing we know for sure. Dementia does not discriminate. It […]
For many of us regardless of our age, retirement can seem like a concept in the far-off future. Certainly, attitudes and expectations around retirement have changed over the last few decades. Our careers are a major aspect of our overall lives, and they also impact our overall health. Ann Lukits penned an article for the […]