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Promising clinical trials in Alzheimer’s prevention reported
From CBSNews via MSN – By Jon LaPook – "I just know that my brain's not right," said Carrie Richardson, 44. "And so, I hate it. I just want it to be normal." At 41, Carrie developed early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The condition is caused by rare genetic mutations...
A new right to appeal ‘Observation Status’ in Medicare
From the NAELA News + Journal Online – By Alice Bers, J.D. – After over a decade of litigation, a court finally held that HHS violates the Fifth Amendment due process rights of beneficiaries when it prohibits appeals by patients who are admitted as inpatients but then...
Social Security COLA Set at 2.8 percent for 2026
From AARP – By Deirdre Shesgreen – Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.8 percent increase in their monthly payments for 2026, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Oct. 24. The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is slightly higher than last...
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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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