Elder Law

Eric Carlson to deliver Loyola Hurley, McKenna & Mertz Lecture

Posted on June 22, 2009
The Loyola Elder Law Initiative Presents the 2009 Hurley, McKenna & Mertz Lecture Series Event Tips and Trends in Long-Term Care Presenter: Eric M. Carlson, J.D. Director, Long-Term Care Project National Senior Citizens Law Center July 16, 2009 - 6:00...

Panic attack? Drug mfrs agree to shrink size of donut hole in Part D

Posted on June 21, 2009
U.S. drug makers agreed Saturday to shell out $80 billion over the next 10 years to lower the cost of medication for seniors and help pay for President Obama's proposed healthcare overhaul, as part of an agreement hashed out with...

AoA seeks stories about volunteerism by and benefitting seniors

Posted on June 18, 2009
In a June 17th video message, (full video message at www.serve.gov) President Obama unveiled United We Serve, an extended call to service challenging all Americans to help lay a new foundation for growth in this country by engaging in sustained,...

Has beens weigh in on health care reform

Posted on June 17, 2009
"Democrats Tom Daschle and George Mitchell are set to join Republicans Bob Dole and Howard Baker on Wednesday to release a $1.2 trillion proposal that would be fully paid for with a combination of spending cuts and tax increases," the...

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Now this is weird...

Posted on June 17, 2009
A New York man has been arrested for impersonating his dead mother in order to claim $115,000in social security benefits and rent subsidies. Thomas Prusik-Parkin, 49, is accused by prosecutors of regularly dressing up in a wig, dress and make-up...

Lawmakers want legislative override of Supreme Court wage decision for home health workers

Posted on June 12, 2009
group of Democratic senators on Thursday urged the Labor Department to reverse a Bush administration policy by extending federal wage and hour laws to home health care workers. Most domestic workers are covered by laws governing minimum wage and overtime...

American Medical Students' Association takes on AMA over health care reform

Posted on June 12, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) has recently announced its opposition to a public insurance option. Recognizing that a public option is essential to improving access and containing costs, AMSA (American Medical Associateion) issued a statement confirming our support of a...

Health reform bill includes gov't backed long term care insurance

Posted on June 10, 2009
Long-term care plays a role in the Senate HELP committee health plan released Tuesday by Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass. The Associated Press reports that "Americans would be able to buy long-term care insurance from the government for $65 a month...

CRS report discusses what will happen to Medicare Part B without SS COLA premium increase

Posted on June 08, 2009
Current projections indicate that there will be no Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Over the same period, total Medicare Part B program costs are expected to increase. Part B premiums, which are automatically deducted from...

AoA publishes Spring 2009 newsletter

Posted on June 08, 2009
Get it here: http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Press_Room/Enews/index.aspx

Facts about persons with disabilities in the US

Posted on May 29, 2009
Population Distribution 41.2 million Number of people who have some level of disability. They represent 15 percent of the civilian noninstitutionalized population 5 and older. By age ? 6 percent of children 5 to 15 have disabilities. 12 percent of...

Recent SSRN Papers about Grandparent Visitation

Posted on May 28, 2009
Supporting the Covenant: Family and Community Table of Contents and Introduction Margaret F. Brinig Notre Dame Law School SUPPORTING THE COVENANT: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY, University of Chicago Press, 2010 Notre Dame Legal Studies Paper No. 09-26 Abstract: This book will...

Recent SSRN papers about Powers of Attorney

Posted on May 28, 2009
The Uniform Power of Attorney Act: New Solutions to Old Problems Gerry W. Beyer Texas Tech University School of Law Estate Planning Studies, 2009 Abstract: This article examines some of the provisions in the 2006 Uniform Power of Attorney Act...

USA Today opinion piece advocates publicly financed LTC insurance

Posted on May 27, 2009
Here's an excerpt: "Congress and President Obama could create a system of universal long-term care insurance, built on a combination of public and private coverage. They could end the reliance of millions on the welfare-like Medicaid system while reducing the...

AoA?s National Center on Elder Abuse Launches Movie Theater Elder Abuse Awareness Message

Posted on May 27, 2009
As part of the Administration on Aging?s (AoA) ongoing recognition of Older Americans Month, Acting Assistant Secretary for Aging Edwin L. Walker today announced that beginning May 22 through June 18, 2009, AoA?s National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) will...

Not elder law: British couple celebrates 81st wedding anniversary today

Posted on May 26, 2009
Britain's longest living married couple have celebrated their 81st wedding anniversary. Frank and Anita Milford, who live together in a nursing home in Plymouth, Devon, exchanged vows on 26 May, 1928. The Milfords were married in 1928 - the year...

Minnesota legislature adopts Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act

Posted on May 26, 2009
See text of bill as signed by the governor here: https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/laws/?id=46&doctype=chapter&year=2009&type=0

Breaking news: Sotomayer will be nominated to US Supremes

Posted on May 26, 2009
President Barack Obama tapped federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court on Tuesday, officials said, making her the first Hispanic in history picked to wear the robes of a justice. If confirmed by the Senate, Sotomayor, 54, would...

GAO issues report on home dialysis covered by Medicare

Posted on May 25, 2009
Why GAO Did This Study Medicare covers dialysis?a process that removes excess fluids and toxins from the bloodstream?for most individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), a condition of permanent kidney failure. Most patients with ESRD receive dialysis in a facility,...

Wake Forest Elder Law Clinic spring newsletter now online

Posted on May 24, 2009
Get it here: http://law.wfu.edu/clinics/elder/documents/E-ClinicNews-April2009.pdf

First WA Death with Dignity patient exercises her rights

Posted on May 23, 2009
A 66-year-old US woman with advanced cancer has become the first person to die under a new aid in dying law in Washington State. The woman, Linda Fleming, died on Thursday night after taking drugs prescribed by her doctor.The "Death...

Health Beat blog post on death and dying...

Posted on May 21, 2009
Well worth a read: Demystifying Death: Compassionate, Practical Advice for Patients and Families

GAO report highlights need for PBGC reforms

Posted on May 20, 2009
Summary: Corporation (PBGC) insures the retirement future of nearly 44 million people in over 29,000 private-sector defined benefit pension plans. In July 2003, GAO designated PBGC?s single-employer pension insurance program?its largest insurance program?as ?high risk,? including it on GAO?s list...

Old stuff in the news: stunning fossil unveiled

Posted on May 19, 2009
T he beautifully preserved remains of a 47-million-year-old, lemur-like creature have been unveiled in the US. The preservation is so good, it is possible to see the outline of its fur and even traces of its last meal. The fossil,...

Talk of the Nation discusses the ethics of lying to an Alzheimer's patient

Posted on May 19, 2009
For families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, communication can be emotionally exhausting. If the family receives bad or disturbing news, is it ever compassionate to not tell the family member with Alzheimer's about it, or even to...

HIgh malnutrition rates suspected among elderly

Posted on May 19, 2009
Up to one in six older adults living on their own may not be getting adequate nutrition, a study from Sweden suggests. Researchers found that among 579 adults ages 75 to 80 years, nearly 15 percent were at risk of...

Supremes say maternity leave doesn't count for pensions

Posted on May 19, 2009
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 Monday that women who want their maternity leaves calculated fully into retirement benefits cannot sue for leaves taken before a 1978 federal law made it illegal to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy. Reversing a...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15

Posted on May 19, 2009
Find out about international initiatives; download a community action toolkit at http://www.inpea.net/weaad.html

New Old Age blog on financial exploitation by relatives and caregivers

Posted on May 19, 2009
Read: http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/19/in-financial-abuse-a-blind-spot-for-family/

Seeking input on civil rights of instituionalized persons, and investigatory, enforcement processes

Posted on May 14, 2009
Received from Doug Surtees: I am researching civil rights (broadly understood to include matters of person freedom, choice, personal hygiene and so forth) and would like to ask colleagues for some help. What processes exist to enforce existing regulations regarding...

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