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.
Pediatricians get guidance on dental care for kids with developmental disabilities
From Disability Scoop — By Michelle Diament — Children with developmental disabilities often struggle to access dental care even though they are at increased risk of tooth decay and other issues. Now, new guidance is detailing what pediatricians should do to help. In...
Understanding Social Security’s spouse benefits
From the Social Security Administration — Social Security Matters blog — Marriage is a cultural institution that exists all over the world. Having a partner means sharing many things including a home and other property. Understanding how your future retirement might...
Gen X could get trillions in inheritance over the next 10 years
From Investment News — By Emile Hallez — Trillions of dollars stand to be passed via inheritance from the Silent Generation to Gen Xers over the next 10 years, and that will mean a lot of hirings and firings of financial advisors. Currently, people aged 65 to 74 have...
Three new ways that Medicare is supporting family caregivers
From AARP — By Kimberly Lankford — Family members, often thrust into caregiving with little notice, also must navigate a complex medical system without any training or guidance. “I feel like I’ve learned all the things on the fly,” says Jessica Guthrie of...
U.S. Attorney’s Office observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Federal Prosecutors Highlight Recent Cases Involving Senior Victims From the United States Attorney's Office, Department of Justice — FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. – U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe joined local, state and federal leaders Friday in recognizing World Elder...
Nation’s older adult population changing, federal report shows
From McKnight's Senior Living — By Kimberly Vonvissuto — A profile of the nation’s older adult population reveals trends that will affect senior living providers, showing that the older adult population is growing rapidly, that people are living longer but are not...
Federal agencies push school districts to improve accessibility
From DisabilityScoop.com— By Shaun Heasley — More than 30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, many schools remain inaccessible to students with disabilities. Now, federal officials are calling for change. The U.S. Department of Justice and the...
Social Security’s funding crunch worsens as the top 6% get richer
From Barrons— By Elizabeth O’Brien — The recent Social Security Trustees’ report reinforced what the public and politicians already know: The program is in financial straits. Less discussed is how worsening income inequality is one reason the trust fund is projected...
Judge allows Warren County ESC suit against Ohio Dept. of Education to continue
From the Dayton Daily News — By Ed Richter — A Warren County Common Pleas Court judge upheld a magistrate’s decision and allowed the Warren County Educational Service Center to move forward with its lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce about...