The U.S. Government just passed a regulation to prevent nursing homes from forcing claims of elder abuse, sexual harassment and even wrongful death into the private system of justice known as arbitration.[1] This September a rule was issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, barring nursing homes that receive federal funds to require…
Why should you have a Health Power of Attorney? What is it for? Susan Graham explains in one of her recent videos – “Why do I Need a Health Power of Attorney?” For emails, click on the title above to access the video; otherwise, click on the “Play” icon below to view.
If you are on Medicare, the sign-up window is open to change your health insurance plan. What should you choose? It is an important decision. Let me tell you about George. In March, George had multiple health problems: dizziness, a stiff neck, aches all over and weakness in his arms. He was unable to drive…
There is a new book, Being Mortal, by Atul Gawande. The author is a physician concerned about improving lives as people age. As we get older we fall apart. This is normal. “Our functional lung capacity decreases, our bowels slow down. Our glands stop functioning. Even our brains shrink. … The earliest portions to…