A couple weeks ago I was pleased to speak at a CLE on Current Developments in Medicare and Medicaid for Long-Term Care offered by the Rhode Island Bar Association. Two seniors members of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Jennifer Wood, Esq. and Deborah George, Esq., and I shared an under-used technique to […]
The Link Between Opioid Addiction and Elderly Abuse
A recent report on NPR reveals that opioid addiction has serious repercussions on the elderly in Rhode Island. Research found that an increase in elder abuse in Massachusetts could be attributed to the opioid addiction crisis in that state. Charles Fogerty, the Director of the RI Division of Elderly Affairs, says his department has observed […]
Financial Planning for a Life with MS: Slides from the Rhode Island Spring Education Conference
It was my pleasure and privilege to participate recently as a presenter at the Rhode Island Spring Education Conference of the Greater New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. My topic was entitled Adapting: Financial Planning for a Life with MS. You can view the slides from my presentation here: Adapting: Financial Planning […]
The Evolution of Rhode Island Guardianship Law
1984 doesn’t seem like that long ago. But at that time, only a little over 30 years ago, guardianship laws in this state were stuck in 1905. And in 1905, laws were only a marginal improvement over the colonial era laws first enacted in 1742. It’s hard to fathom, but in 1984, a person in […]
There’s an App for That!
With more and more seniors embracing technology and the internet, it comes as no surprise that groups who work with older adults are looking for innovative ways to incorporate technology into their services. One Rhode Island organization has found a helpful way to do just that. The Cranston Senior Enrichment Centre recently launched an app! […]
Upcoming CLE: Current Developments in Medicare and Medicaid for Long-Term Care
Rhode Island attorneys who practice elder law or advise healthcare facilities may be interested to know about an upcoming RI Bar Association CLE seminar on Medicare and Medicaid. I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be speaking at this seminar along with two senior members of the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services […]
Scammers Targeting Seniors in Rhode Island
Scammers have always targeted seniors, but lately there has been a huge spike in scam calls to seniors in Rhode Island. The latest scam involves callers posing as the IRS, threatening that the call recipient will be arrested, sued, or have their utilities shut off over nonpayment of taxes — and demanding immediate payment over […]
Estate and Medicaid Planning for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease: Slides from a Presentation at the Caregiver’s Journey Conference
Last week, the Rhode Island’s Alzheimer’s Association did another terrific job with its annual Caregiver’s Journey Conference, a day-long conference for Alzheimer’s caregivers and care professionals. I was privileged to present on the topic of “Estate and Medicaid Planning for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease”. I’m posting the slides from my presentation here. Whether or not you attended […]
Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers — How to Find a Support Group That Works for You
Are you a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder? The Spring 2016 issue of the Rhode Island Alzheimer’s Association newsletter includes a list of 16 different Alzheimer’s specific support groups in the state (pages 6-7). Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups are designed to: “provide education/knowledge about the disease and caregiving skills. […]