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.
Aretha Franklin’s sons clash over her wishes in trial over dual wills
From The Washington Post — By Ed White/AP —PONTIAC, Mich. — Two sons of the late singer Aretha Franklin gave opposing opinions Monday about the Queen of Soul’s final wishes, testifying in an unusual trial that will determine whether a 2014 handwritten document found...
Supreme Court enshrines rights of nursing home residents in Talevski decision
From MedicaidAnnuity.com — By Scott Engstrom — On June 8, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision enshrining the ability of nursing home residents to assert and protect certain statutory rights. In Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion City v....
New bill aims to make air travel easier for wheelchair users
From McKnight's Senior Living — By Max Bachmann — A new bill that would strengthen accommodations for wheelchair users who fly was unanimously approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee earlier this month. The Securing Growth and Robust...
VA hires at record rates to deliver care and benefits to Veterans
From the Veterans Administration — WASHINGTON — Buoyed by the PACT Act, the VA this year has hired employees at record rates to help better deliver world-class care and benefits to Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. The Veterans Health Administration...
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
From The USC Center for Elder Justice — World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an...
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...