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Bill to protect workers from age discrimination re-introduced
A bipartisan group of senators recently re-introduced a measure aimed at making it easier for older Americans to bring work-related age discrimination cases against their employers. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, sponsored by Sen. Bob Casey...
Senior Living Providers Invest in Tech in the Covid-19 Age
Skilled Nursing News — Covid-19 has placed a premium on technology, but bringing a community up to the times requires much more than plugging in a router. With the advent of telehealth and remote conferencing, senior living staff and residents are doing more with...
MedPAC: Freeze Medicare Raises for Nursing Homes in ’22
Skilled Nursing News — The top federal Medicare advisory body this week formally recommended against raising rates to skilled nursing facilities in fiscal 2022, arguing that the sector will eventually recover from COVID-era financial strains. “While the projected...
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