Our elder law attorneys help families deal with the legal and financial impact of Alzheimer’s Disease. Over six million Americans now cope with Alzheimer’s, and the numbers are predicted to rise. There is still no cure, but research continues apace,…
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Jay Leno, former host of The Tonight Show, has filed a petition for conservatorship in California (similar to Florida guardianship) over his wife’s estate. Leno, 73 and his wife, Mavis, 77, met at the Comedy Club in the late 1970s….
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A good number of our clients and their loved ones are coping with Alzheimer’s Disease. Our job as elder law attorneys is to help them deal with the complex legal and financial challenges the diagnosis presents. While there is still…
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As elder law attorneys, we frequently assist individuals and families with the complicated legal and financial issues arising from an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Naturally, we have been paying close attention to the fate of Aduhelm, the new Alzheimer’s drug from Biogen….
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Another year… another Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Thank you to our clients, friends and colleagues who donated to our team. Attorney Jonathan Karp was the Community Engagement Chair for this year’s West Palm Beach walk, held on Saturday, October 23…
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With our attention focused on COVID 19, we remain mindful that another plague continues to stalk us. Alzheimer’s Disease currently afflicts over 5 million Americans age 65 and up. Many of our clients and their families are among them, and…
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Our Florida elder law attorneys advise many families who have a loved one residing in a long-term care nursing facility. While the coronavirus pandemic has been disruptive and burdensome for everyone, it has created additional, brutal realities for these families….
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Dementia care expert Teepa Snow is making several presentations in our area this month. An occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience, Ms. Snow helps families and professionals understand how it feels to live with a neurodegenerative disorder. Her…
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A wonderful and poignant segment from CBS “This Morning” about a topic that’s rarely discussed publicly. Listen to the stories of people who while caring diligently for spouses affected by Alzheimer’s, have found companionship with others. They talk about the…
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Beginning in 2020, people enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans who have chronic illnesses will be covered for certain supplies and services not previously covered. Examples include bathroom grab bars and wheelchair ramps; and services such as home meal delivery, at-home…
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