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.
Balance declines with age, but exercise can stave off risk of falling
From The Conversation — By Evan Papa — My wife and I were in the grocery store recently when we noticed an older woman reaching above her head for some produce. As she stretched out her hand, she lost her balance and began falling forward. Fortunately, she leaned...
What you need to know about COVID in Year 4
From AARP — By Rachel Nania — The latest news on COVID-19 and answers to frequently asked questions As the pandemic enters its fourth year, it remains especially important for older adults who are most at risk for severe illness and death from COVID-19 to remain...
Medicaid Work Rule would hit family caregivers, people with disabilities
From Forbes — By Howard Gleckman — The sponsors of the House Republican debt limit bill, the Limit, Save, Grow Act, say its goal is to encourage low-income people to work. But it may have exactly the opposite effect, especially for people with disabilities. And, at...
Football player with Down syndrome sues team for disability discrimination
From WBNS-10TV/The Associated Press — Caden Cox alleges he was the target of disability discrimination, retaliation and assault during his time at Hocking College. NELSONVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio man who was the first person with Down syndrome to play and score a...
Push to address disability discrimination in health care
From DisabilityScoop.com — By Michelle Diament — More than two years after federal officials signaled that they would update regulations to keep medical providers from discriminating against people with disabilities, advocates say the clock is ticking. Disability...
Brett Arends’ ROI: Why Medicaid is for the middle class
From Marketwatch.com — By Brett Arend — If you make it to 65 the chances are slightly more than 50% that you will end up needing long-term care and support services. Attention, middle-class Americans: Thank your lucky stars for Medicaid. Most...
Caregiver crisis: Nearly 1 in 3 leave jobs to help family; costs adding up
From MoneyWise.com — By Serah Louis — Many Americans compromise their own long-term financial security to care for loved ones. Jacquelyn Revere was just 29 years old when she quit her job in New York City to become a full-time, unpaid caregiver. The former TV writer...
IRS issues ‘Dirty Dozen’ tax scam list; urges year-round vigilance
From the Internal Revenue Service — WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service wrapped up its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2023 last week with a reminder for taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals to watch out for these schemes throughout the...
After #FreeBritney, Senate bill seeks changes to guardianships
From The Washington Post — By Amanda Morris — Britney Spears’ successful fight to end the conservatorship that controlled her life has spurred a new effort in Congress to retool these types of legal arrangements. Proposed legislation to be introduced in the Senate...