Elder Law News

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced that it would begin covering new Alzheimer’s treatments that receive approval from the FDA.

Seniors, as well as their caregivers, should be aware of the risks posed by Medicare scams and how to avoid falling victim to this type of fraud.

My dad’s in memory care. His home is unoccupied, and his homeowners insurance won’t renew; the person of title must live there. Can I do anything to change situation? We plan on selling in one year. Can I change ownership? Nobody wants to insure unoccupied home.

My mother is in the nursing home, and she has about $12,000 in credit card debt on three cards. The nursing home is getting her Social Security check, and she has no other money. What do I do? I’m not able to pay for the debt.

When my wife entered a nursing home with severe Alzheimer’s, she was placed on Medicaid because of her ability to pay, and no Social Security was taken by the nursing home. What happens to her Social Security now?

I’m applying to Medicaid. I am over the income limit but have household expenses that exceed my income. My daughter also contributes so that I can make ends meet. Does Medicaid consider the money my daughter provides for support additional income? Or, does Medicaid view the money from others as a demonstration of need? I’m referring to money used to help pay taxes, house repairs, and things along those lines.

Mom’s house was put into my and my sister’s names eight years ago, with her being a life tenant with powers. She is in a nursing home and on Medicaid. If we sell the house while she is still alive, would Mom get any of the proceeds (which would then go to Medicaid)?

My dad sold his home and needs full-time care. Can he pay me to care for him in my home in lieu of a nursing home? If he outlives his money and eventually needs a nursing home funded by Medicaid, would his payments to me be considered a gift? If not, how do I calculate how much he should pay me?

My child is transgender and has legally changed to female gender – name and everything. Do I need to change the name on my legal forms? I do have another son who is on the forms first.

I have DPOA over my brother who has dementia. Am I able to reimburse myself for expenses incurred on his behalf?