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New Alzheimer’s disease drug gets FDA green light
From AARP.org — By Rachel Nania — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Jan. 6 granted accelerated approval to lecanemab (brand name Leqembi), a drug that in initial clinical trials slowed the rate of cognitive decline in patients in the early stages of...
Medicare spending up on COVID testing. Fraud, overspending partly why
From ProPublica/MedScape — By Anjeanette Damon — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to churn, Medicare spending on testing for the virus continued to increase in 2022 and is outpacing the two prior years. Through Oct. 31, Medicare had spent $2 billion on COVID-19...
For caregivers, holidays present challenges: Here’s how to help
From The Plain Dealer — By GRETCHEN CUDA KROEN — CLEVELAND, Ohio — The holidays can be a stressful time of year for anyone, but for those who have taken on the role of caregiver for an aging or disabled family member, the holiday season can be especially...
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.
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Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys