Law Offices of Barton P. Levine

"Home is the place where not just our functional needs are met (eating, sleeping, hygiene, reproduction) but our emotional ones as well."

"Funny, fascinating or suspenseful stories to make the miles fly by"

"Companies offering the tests use the information gathered to steal identities or bill Medicare for unnecessary tests, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General said in an agency fraud alert. The fraudsters are targeting victims through telemarketing, booths at public events and door-to-door visits."

"Many of us will have to care for aging parents at some point in time. For some, that will mean managing your parent’s finances as they deal with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. For others, it may mean helping support your parents financially or physically."

"Nursing home costs are skyrocketing faster than general inflation and even the price tag on other forms of medical care, casting doubts on affordability for older adults, many of whom may be further encouraged to turn to cheaper home-based care as an alternative."

"Seniors are living longer than ever before and that often comes with a higher price tag for which many people are unprepared. Home care remains among the least expensive and most preferred option for the older population. Still, a growing number of seniors are struggling to pay for it. "

"Who doesn’t dream of having their own little getaway home? Maybe it’s a condo in a favorite city. Or a timeshare at a beach or ski resort. Or a cabin in the mountains. Owning a second home has long been a perk of the affluent. With rising standards of living, now more and more people can afford it."

"Without becoming mind readers, how can family caregivers sort through a care receiver's messages to figure out what she truly needs? Here are some ideas:"

"Adding telemedicine capabilities to TVs already found in most U.S. homes would likely add appeal for many older adults and home care providers that take care of them."

"Medicaid is an essential source of coverage for medical and long-term services and supports (LTSS) for many seniors and nonelderly adults and children with disabilities. Aside from the core group of SSI beneficiaries, pathways to full Medicaid eligibility based on old age or disability are provided at state option. "

"In certain cases, genetic testing of patients and similar testing of tumors, called somatic testing, may also help guide oncologists to make more effective treatment plans."

"Just like strength, balance declines with age. And with a loss of balance comes an increased risk of injury and loss of mobility. But strength and balance training can improve your ability to stay centered and stable on your feet."

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