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Bridge the dementia diagnosis communication gap to improve early-stage planning
From McKnights Senior Living — By Lois A. Bowers — In a newly published study, 67% of people who had dementia diagnoses in their medical records did not mention the condition when interviewed later about their health. his significant gap suggests that many people...
Poll: People View Prior Authorization as Greatest Burden in Navigating the Health System
From KFF — Many Report Impact on their Care, Finances and Well-being New KFF polling explores the challenges beyond costs that people with insurance face in navigating the health care system. People cite prior authorization review as their top problem by a wide...
AI is accelerating elder fraud. Their kids are reckoning with the fallout
From USA Today — By Madeline Mitchell — It's the kind of call that makes Clayton LiaBratten's blood boil. LiaBraaten, senior executive spokesperson at Truecaller, a Caller ID and spam blocking app, said a man called in recently asking for help. His mother, a grieving...
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.
Learn more about Ohio NAELA
Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys