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Vet referrals to private care no longer will require additional review
From Military.com — By Patricia Kime — The Department of Veterans Affairs has changed its process for veterans to get medical care from non-VA providers, removing a requirement that referrals to community care be reviewed by another VA doctor. The VA announced Monday...
Senior living: Honey, sweetie, dearie: The perils of elderspeak
From KFF Health News — By Paula Span — A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville. An aide who was trying to induce him to do something — Smith no longer remembers exactly what — said, “Let me...
Cleveland senior living centers put up a fight against the effects of dementia
From ClevelandMagazine.com — By Kristen Hampshire — With ongoing research unpacking neuro insights, retirement communities are reassessing how modern memory care should look and feel for dementia. Missing keys, oopsing a credit card payment, searching for a word...
Why an Elder Law or Special Needs Law Attorney?
What is Elder and Special Needs Law?
Elder and Special Needs Law are specialized areas of law that involve representing, counseling, and assisting seniors, people with disabilities, and their families in connection with a variety of legal issues, from estate planning to long term care issues, with a primary emphasis on promoting the highest quality of life for the individuals. Typically, Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys address the client’s perspective from a holistic viewpoint by addressing legal, medical, financial, social and family issues.
Demand for Elder and Special Needs Law Is Growing
The number of older individuals in the population is projected to increase to 71.5 million in 2030, representing nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population. As a result the need is growing for specialized legal advice about aging-related issues.
Ohio NAELA Membership News
NAELA advocates for HCBS to White House Domestic Policy Council
From NAELA.org — Board members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) met last month with White House officials and Senate staffers to advocate for key policy priorities, especially Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). NAELA Board...
Register now for the 2023 Ohio NAELA UnProgram and Practicum!
It’s time to register for the 2023 Ohio NAELA UnProgram and Practicum! Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/Cupth0JPLa The Practicum This event is designed to help you get your office running smoothly. You or your staff will be getting foundational training from...
Registration open for 2022 UnProgram! Hotel block reserved
Registration is open for the 2022 UnProgram! Click on the button below to sign up for the event, set for Aug. 5-6 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus. The registration form also solicits your opinion on topics you would like discussed at the UnProgram, and any...
Learn more about Ohio NAELA
Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys