On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law. One of its provisions placed a moratorium on the Biden Era minimum staffing standards for nursing homes. Specifically Section 71111 of the OBBBA provides: Subchapter B—Preventing Wasteful Spending SEC. 71111. MORATORIUM ON IMPLEMENTATION OF RULE RELATING TO STAFFING STANDARDS FOR LONG-TERM […]
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ADLs and IADLs Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living describe basic skills for getting through the day. Sidney Katz is credited as the first to use this term in 1950. “The ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL), such as bathing or dressing, instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), like […]
Recently, my dad died. While I was driving back from being sworn in as his executor, I got a call. My father-in-law, who is a very smart man, was at the bank about to take money to some scumball because he thought he was about to be arrested. Yes, the scammers are now impersonating the […]
Medicaid is critical for individuals with special needs. It pays for things no one else will pay for and it has recently come under fire. The Arc is working to protect Medicaid for its constituents. It is activating advocates to protect services for the disability community. It is also seeking donations to further its efforts. […]
If you follow Women’s College Basketball, then you must have heard of Pat Summitt. Coach Summit was a legend in NCAA women’s basketball prior to leaving the game due to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Now, there is a rumored new documentary on Netflix that recounts her journey from player to becoming a legend at the University […]
If you are looking for assistance understanding Elder Law, a Certified Elder Law Attorney can help. Before you can sit for the exam, which (last time we checked) has a forty percent pass rate, Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELAs) must meet the following criteria: Licensed Attorney: You must be a licensed attorney and an active […]
