The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) provides an overview of how property can be owned, including joint tenancy, tenancy in common, tenants by entirety, sole ownership, and community property.
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The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) discusses common ways to title your home.
The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) answers the question, “what is joint tenancy?”
The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel presented a video discussing the advantages and disadvantages of taking Social Security early.
Today we had lunch at the Jolly Roger Seafood restaurant in Blue Ridge, Georgia. As always, it was awesome!. We began with the coconut shrimp and then ordered today’s special, which was a fried black seabass. The seabass literally melted in my mouth. Hopefully, they will have it next time. The first time we went […]
When I visit Ellijay, one of my favorite places to eat is the Cajun Depot. It doesn’t disappoint. It’s located just outside downtown Ellijay. I’ve had the Etoufee crawfish, the fried oyster platter and the Bayou Platter. All were good. Let us know what you think if you visit. And if you find any other […]
The Administration for Community Living announced that it will host a Medicare Virtual Fair on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Open 3:00-7:00 PM ET. Agenda and Registration (available in English and Spanish) This virtual fair is for people turning 65, retiring, or joining Medicare because of a disability. Learn about Medicare and all its parts to help […]
A forthcoming article was reviewed in WILLS, TRUSTS, & ESTATES LAW eJOURNAL, Sponsored by The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Foundation, Vol. 17, No. 10: Apr 29, 2021. The article recognizes that much in the field of Wills is obsessed with pre-determining the outcome of potential litigation. It centers on an empirical […]
Georgia’s Rural Center has initiated a vanpool study. We find it interesting because seniors sometimes need transportation. The purpose of the Northwest Georgia Regional Vanpool Study is to determine the feasibility of a vanpool program capable of linking long distance commuters from similar origins to similar destinations throughout the 15-county region. If a vanpool program […]
The Massachusetts Supreme Court recently limited Medicaid estate recovery claims to three years as discussed in the following video:
Goldbelly.com ships from many famous restaurants and has special deals for Mother’s Day. I first discovered Goldbelly several years ago when i was looking for a Coconut cake described on Bobby Flay’s Throwdown. The cake is to-die-for and I’ve ordered from Goldbelly many times since. One favorite is Chicago style deep dish pizza. Can’t do […]
Health Webinars for Women Living with Paralysis The National Paralysis Resource Center will be offering two webinars on reproductive health for women living with paralysis during Women’s Health Week in May. See below for more details and registration links. Empowering Women Living with Paralysis: Breaking Barriers to Reproductive Health Tuesday, May 11, at 3:00 PM […]
We are reposting this announcement. On May 4, 2021, Anna Shaw will host a webinar on ABA Therapy. Click here for more information.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America recently announced its newest educational initiative: The Apartment–a full scale model studio residence designed to showcase ways individuals can make a home “dementia-friendly.” The preview occurs at 1pm ET on April 30, 2021.
On April 28, 2021, the National Institutes on Health published a news release titled Brain’s waste removal system may offer path to better outcomes in Alzheimer’s therapy. Enhancing the brain’s lymphatic system when administering immunotherapies may lead to better clinical outcomes for Alzheimer’s disease patients, according to a new study in mice. Read more.
Certified Elder Law Attorney, Amos Goodall, published an article in the Centre Daily Times on Protecting Yourself from a Guardian. It includes several practical steps you can take in advance to prevent fiduciary abuse.
The National Institutes of Health posted: “Changes in sleep patterns are common in people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. They may wake up often during the night and find it hard to get back to sleep. These sleep problems are thought to result from brain changes caused by the disease that affect the sleep-wake […]
News from the Administration on Community Living: American Society on Aging announced a home webinar for Tuesday, May 18, 2021, beginning at 10am (Pacific) regarding Person-Centered Goal Discovery for People with Dementia. This is Part of the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center webinar series, sponsored by the Administration for Community Living. For other announcements, […]
The Center for Demography of Health and Aging at the University of Wisconsin–Madison publishes a weekly e-mail report titled Current Awareness in Aging Report (CAAR). Many resources included in CAAR’s E-Clippings appear on their Blog. CAAR E-Clippings is managed by: Charlie Fiss Information Manager Data and Information Services Center Rm. 3313 Social Science Bldg 1180 Observatory […]
On April 26, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans sent us a link to the following resources: Managing Someone Else’s Money – these guides are for financial caregivers who are managing the money or property of a loved one who is incapacitated Planning for retirement – a tool to help […]
In a press release dated 4/26/2021, the National Institutes on Health announced that a Prototype app for mobile devices could screen children at risk for autism spectrum disorder. A mobile app was successful at distinguishing toddlers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from typically developing toddlers based on their eye movements while watching videos, according […]
The following resources appeared in a post by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sent at 04/26/2021 12:00 PM ED. We are re-posting them for your convenience. Misadventures in Money Managament (MiMM): MiMM is a virtual learning experience that fills a critical gap in financial education topics for all servicemembers. The training uses the style of […]
The following URLs are currently listed for sale on Afternic.com. If you are interested in purchasing one or more of them, please let us know. If you represent a non-profit, please let us know because that may impact the price. In addition to any agreed-upon price, purchasers must pay all Afternic fees and all other […]
The RAISE Family Caregivers Act, Public Law 115-119 (January 22, 2018) directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a national family caregiving strategy. The strategy will identify actions that communities, providers, government, and others are taking and may take to recognize and support family caregivers, and will include: Promoting greater adoption of person- […]
The National Aging in Place Council has published a handbook on the Costs of Aging. The handbook includes, among other things, suggestions regarding home repairs and improvements to prioritize, technology for the home, and information regarding insurance.
In Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999), the Supreme Court turned treatment for individuals with special needs on its head. Justice Ginsburg, writing for the Court framed the issue presented as follows: “Specifically, we confront the question whether the proscription of discrimination may require placement of persons with mental disabilities in community settings rather […]
The Kaiser Family Foundation published a fact sheet indicating that Medicaid spending is concentrated on the elderly and individuals with special needs. “Seniors and people with disabilities make up 1 in 4 beneficiaries but account for almost two-thirds of Medicaid spending, reflecting high per enrollee costs for both acute and long-term care.” “Medicaid is low-cost […]
Source: RCI Press Release 4/21/2021 Over the past several weeks, the issue of caregiving has been hitting its stride in policy circles. On the same day that President Biden introduced his “American Jobs Plan,” a plan that commits significant investment in our nation’s care economy, RCI’s CEO Dr. Jennifer Olsen participated in a virtual event with Stanford […]
On April 12, 2021, John Oliver explained the industry behind nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and why long-term care needs fixing. Long-Term Care: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) – April 12, 2021
On April 8, 2021, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services rescinded three Covid 19 waivers. They were: The emergency blanket waivers related to notification of Resident Room or Roommate changes, and Transfer and Discharge notification requirements; The emergency blanket waiver for certain care planning requirements for residents transferred or discharged for cohorting purposes. The […]
In April, 2021, Justice in Aging, the Western Center on Law & Poverty, the National Academy of Elder law Attorneys (NAELA), the National Health Law Program, and the California Association for Nursing Home Reform submitted an issue brief to Congress calling for an end to Medicaid Estate Recovery. A NAELA Press Release dated April 16, […]
This video originally aired on June 5, 2013. The description states that Elder abuse often goes unnoticed. The most common types of elder abuse include financial and physical abuse, in addition to negligence. Sadly, more often than not, family and friends perpetrate this abuse.
This is a five episode conference on shared decision-making, produced by the Stanford Geriatric Education Center in 2015.
Video from 2019 on Alzheimer’s and dementia research
In November, 2020, the Alzheimer’s Association-Florida Gulf Coast Chapter posted the following video about Alzheimer’s disease including: the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors.
In 2012, PBS interviewed Phil Galewitz of Kaiser Health News. At that time, he said Medicaid consumes 10% of the federal budget and about 25% of each State’s budget. In that regard, not much has changed. If a State wants to cut taxes, or expand other programs, the Medicaid program is an easy target for […]
In 2019, PBS broadcast a report noting that care for the elderly has become a multi-billion dollar industry, with about 29,000 residential care facilities operating across the country. But a new investigation by Reveal, from The Center for Investigative Reporting, finds that some of these facilities are profiting by exploiting caregivers, effectively paying them as […]
Section 1(e) of the Internal Revenue Code imposes an income tax on estate and trusts. 2021 federal income tax rates for estates and trusts are included in Revenue Procedure 2020-45. They are as follows: If taxable income is: The tax is: Not over $2,650 – 10% of taxable income Over $2,650, but not over $9,550 […]
The following videos appear on YouTube and allow elders to tell their story in their own words.
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April 20, 2021 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgia consumers that a number of sellers of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are making deceptive and misleading claims about the safety and effectiveness of their products. “When it comes to your health, cheaper is not always better,” cautions Attorney General Chris Carr. “We […]
EZ Elder Law is reposting a local announcement regarding the 6th Annual North Georgia Autism Conference. The Keynote speaker is Dr. Temple Grandin. An email address to get more information regarding the conference is in the image below.
We are reposting information regarding Justice in Aging’s Virtual Fundraiser and Awards program. More information is available on Justice in Aging’s website.
7th Annual Autism Conference & Expo ~ Lessons Learned ~ The 2021 Autism Conference & Expo of Georgia will be held online using Whova and Zoom. Wednesday May 12, 2021 Science & Research 12:45 pm – 5:00 pm Thursday May 13, 2021 Practice & Implementation 9:00 am – 4:45 pm http://ga-autismplan.com/autism-conference-and-expo-of-georgia/
The Veterans Health Administration has posted a video series called Gerofitexercise. https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gerofitexercise This seven episode series features different low-impact exercises designed to keep you healthy and fit. We’ve posted one below so you can check it out.
Also, Dr. Gary Small: The Formula for Successful Aging | Gary Small | TEDxUCLA Alzheimer’s Prevention Program The Benefits of Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease – Gary Small, MD | UCLAMDChat
The UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Video series provides viewers with practical tools you can use in a variety of settings to create a safe, comfortable environment both for the person with dementia and the caregiver. To learn more about the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, visit https://www.uclahealth.org/dementia/com. See entire training series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSdlEEZ00_Q5IrbR4_K3i1qFQ5-GxiIjD.
When is it time for day care or a nursing home?
For other Teepa Snow videos, see Positive Approach to Care
