by Laurie Ohall | Dec 10, 2010 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles
The holidays are always a wonderful time of year for family gatherings, reflection on what we have and the spirit of giving. The television is packed with specials showing relationships and families coming together for the holidays. But the holidays can also be a time...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 7, 2010 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning
Written By : Lin Steven Original Article found on Seniors List Do not feel alone if you are caring for your aging parents because you are one of 50 million Americans in the same boat. Whether they are staying with you or in another location, if you have the...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 2, 2010 | Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles
There is a popular tune played this time of year called “Grandma Got Run Over by A Reindeer” which relates that Grandma — after drinking too much eggnog — went out into the winter cold to get her medication and was run over by a reindeer. The question is,...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 20, 2010 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles
Many elderly persons rely entirely on their children, family members or other trusted individuals to help them. This dependence upon caregivers or family members makes an older person more vulnerable to abuse and financial exploitation. Legal arrangements and...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 17, 2010 | VA (Veteran's Affairs)
Accreditation Federal law dictates that no one may help a veteran in the preparation, presentation and prosecution of an initial claim for VA benefits unless that person is accredited. The only exception to this law is that any one person can help any veteran —...