Recently, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s online publication carried an editorial on a very hot topic, the impact of private equity investment in nursing homes. The opening paragraph sets the stage for the argument:The long-term mismanagement of nursing homes by private equity
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Report on 2024 Annual Sonya L. Patterson Memorial Elder Abuse Symposium in Oklahoma
Recently, I participated in a well-organized CLE event, offered annually as a memorial to a great attorney who passed away too soon. The Annual Sonya Patterson Memorial Elder Abuse Symposium is hosted by Legal Aid Services in Oklahoma. By
A Broadway Play about “Breaking and Keeping the Family Contract”?
At this time of year, when the Tony Awards are about to be announced, I often wish that I’d seen particular productions, as some will inevitably disappear from the stages soon after the awards are announced. I realize that is
Meet Crystal West Edwards, a Leader in Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning, who is Meeting the Needs for a Diverse Range of Clients
One of the nicest aspects of getting older as an educator is witnessing how your former students are adapting and thriving in a changing world. It seems like every week I hear from a former student who wants to share
Lucidity for Persons Living with Advanced Dementia, from the Perspective of Caregivers
I’ve been working on an article examining lucidity in persons diagnosed as having some form of dementia. My analysis has been largely focusing on the implications of lucid intervals for attorneys, including those involved in advising on estate planning and
Is the Ability to Retire Becoming a Luxury?
The Tampa Bay Times ran an editorial about the fact that some folks will not be able to afford to retire. Retirement is a growing luxury in the US offers that, for various reasons, older workers are returning to the
Is the Ability to Retire Becoming a Luxury?
The Tampa Bay Times ran an editorial about the fact that some folks will not be able to afford to retire. Retirement is a growing luxury in the US offers that, for various reasons, older workers are returning to the
Is the Ability to Retire Becoming a Luxury?
The Tampa Bay Times ran an editorial about the fact that some folks will not be able to afford to retire. Retirement is a growing luxury in the US offers that, for various reasons, older workers are returning to the
Laura Tamblyn Watts Publishes Advice for Kids About Aging Parents
I have my copy. Have you purchased yours yet?
Baby Boomer Asset Transfers Doesn’t Mean Millennials are financially set
The New York Times ran an article, A Wealth Shift That Could Leave Some Younger Americans Behind, The article discusses a significant wealth transfer that will occur as boomers reach the end of their lives, but notes some boomers and