Ohio NAELA News
Welcome to the news blog of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Ohio Chapter. Here we share news related to Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Special Needs Planning, Veterans Benefits and more — for the benefit of our Chapter members, and the general public seeking more information about Elder Law.
8 phishing red flags hidden in everyday emails
From PC World via MSN.com – Phishing is alive and well in 2026, as even with robust antivirus and antimalware protections, the weakest link in the security chain is often the human element. We all make mistakes, skim an email and think it’s probably fine to click...
From sensory rooms to buddy systems: Churches build inclusive spaces
From The Ashland Source – By Hannah Martin – NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Attending church used to feel out of reach for the Wenzel family. A simple Sunday morning always required being apart. Malorie Wenzel said one parent always had to stay home with their 9-year-old son...
Five Steps to Help You Enroll in Medicare
Learn about the steps to take to enroll in Medicare and decisions you need to make about coverage From AARP – By Kimberly Lankford – If you’re nearing your 65th birthday, it’s time to start thinking about enrolling in Medicare, the federal health insurance...
Revealing Your Estate Plan to Family and Close Friends
You may have all your documents in order, but don't skip the critical step of informing people about your wishes From Next Avenue – By Christine D. Moriarty – If you are one of the 45 percent of Americans with an estate plan, congratulations. You are prepared...
5 Warning Signs of Frailty You Shouldn’t Ignore
Noticing changes in weight, energy or activity levels can help you intervene early and preserve your ability to stay active and independent From AARP – By Michelle Crouch – For most of us, a key goal as we grow older is to stay strong and independent for as...
New SNAP Work Requirements Will Now Affect More Older Adults
From ElderLawNews.com — By Lee Pruitt — The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed in July 2025, made significant changes to SNAP's (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) work requirements, especially those governing able-bodied adults without dependents...
Special education in limbo as Ed Department sheds more responsibilities
From DisabilityScoop.com— By Michelle Diament — As the U.S. Department of Education accelerates efforts to dismantle the agency, the implications for special education students remain murky. The agency said that it reached two new agreements late last month to...
Coping with caregiving when you’re not wanted
If you are caring for an unwilling participant, several strategies may shift the dynamic in a positive direction. If not, it's OK to walk away. From Next Avenue — By Sheryl Stillman — When you think back to childhood and the make-believe roles you may have dressed up...
10 worst states for age discrimination on the job
From AARP — By Kenneth Terrell — Age discrimination on the job happens all over America, but a new analysis of federal data suggests that the state in which you are employed might make it more likely you’ll encounter ageism at work. Seniorly, a company that provides...