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Older Singles Are Trying LAT – Living Apart Together
From the New York Times — Fearing that a romantic attachment in later life will lead to full-time caregiving, many couples are choosing commitment without sharing a home. By Francine Russo About three years after she was widowed in 2016, the Chicago psychotherapist...
Memory problems from COVID may set stage for Alzheimer’s
NPR.org — Before she got COVID-19, Cassandra Hernandez, 38, was in great shape — both physically and mentally. "I'm a nurse," she says. "I work with surgeons and my memory was sharp." Then, in June 2020, COVID-19 struck Hernandez and several others in her unit at a...
Plan to travel soon? Know what Medicare will cover
Forbes.com — When you plan to travel, you want to know you’ll be protected should the unexpected happen. That’s why if you have Medicare, you may want to consider getting additional coverage to help pay for emergency services depending on the location and duration of...
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.
Learn more about Ohio NAELA
Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys