There are several situations where someone may need a power of attorney. Some of the reasons for a power of attorney include granting someone the ability to act on another person’s behalf such as in managing finances, making healthcare decisions, and conducting real estate or other transactions. At any time, an individual may choose to […]
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Dementia is a term used to describe symptoms related to a decline in memory, communication and thinking abilities which are severe enough to impact a person’s ability to do daily activities. Alzheimer’s Disease as explained by the Alzheimer’s Association accounts for 60 to 80% of cases of dementia. Some other causes are Parkinson’s disease, traumatic
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Long term care refers to the treatment a person needs for a long debilitating illness, a significant disability or other disorders limiting their ability to care for themselves. Long term care includes skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, hospice, respite, adult day care, residential and assisted living as well as home care. The need for this level
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February is American Heart Month and keeping the senior heart healthy requires proper nutrition and exercise. Seniors are at an increased risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association reports that approximately 69% of seniors between the ages of 60 to 79 years have some form of heart disease. For seniors and their caretakers understanding
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The ABLE Act of 2014 offers disabled individuals in specific circumstances the opportunity to save funds in ABLE accounts without putting their Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid or other benefits at risk. This legislation addresses the financial challenges of the extra costs for care incurred in having a disability. In most cases, an individual receiving
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Hospital patients who need additional care after being discharged from the hospital are usually sent to either an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) or a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Although these facilities may look similar from the outside, Medicare offers very different coverage for each. While you may not have complete say in where you go
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Introduction: The team at Bratton Law Group partnered with Advocate for Mom and Dad to put the members of the Magnolia Ambulance Corps through the Virtual Dementia Tour. As a first responder, it’s critical to understand how to best approach situations involving someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. This article, written by Debra Hallisey from Advocate for Mom
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It is with great pride to announce that Bratton Law Group’s Director of Care Coordination, Anne Markel-Crozier, has been elected Committee Chairperson of the New Jersey Tri-County Regional Ethics Committee (TREC). The Tri-County Regional Ethics Committee is a not-for-profit group of healthcare professionals who are committed to assisting the healthcare community in Camden, Burlington, and
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For those individuals receiving SSI or Medicaid, the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2019. The official spousal impoverishment allowances for 2019 are as follows: Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA): $2,057.50 Maximum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance: $3,160.50 Minimum Community Spouse Resource Allowance: $25,284.00 Maximum
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