Filing a Medicaid application, especially without the assistance of an attorney, is an arduous task. Five years of account statements from the applicant must be supplied, along with identification information, asset information, and other miscellaneous documentation which may be requested by the Medicaid caseworker. The processing of the application alone can take up to a year, which leaves your […]

For many of us summer is a time for long days outside, trips to the beach and BBQs, but the heat of summer can be very dangerous for seniors. According to the National Institute on Aging, seniors are particularly susceptible to serious health complications from hot weather because their bodies are less able to regulate

Caring for an aging loved one is stressful. For many families, they have no idea where to begin the process of finding government monies to help pay for care. The # 1 question I am asked is, “What happens when the money runs out?” As an elder law firm, our job is to help families

Thank you to Bayada Home Health Care for agreeing to contribute to the Bratton Law Group blog. We feel that they have information about home health care that will be invaluable to our clients and their families. Most senior citizens prefer to stay in their own homes as long as possible. The choice to “age

One of the greatest joys of the holiday season lies in having the opportunity to walk away from your daily responsibilities and spend real quality time with loved ones. If you have elderly relatives who you will be visiting over the next few weeks, make sure that you set aside some time to have meaningful

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain condition characterized by problems with memory, behavior, and clarity of thought.  It has been acknowledged by the medical community as the most common form of dementia, representing roughly 60 to 80 percent of all instances of irrevocable memory issues. It is important to remember that when you have a

Slip and fall accidents are funny when they happen on comedy shows or in cartoons, but in real life they can be deadly serious. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of five falls causes a serious injury, and every year 2.5 million older Americans require emergency room treatment as

Every year, Alzheimer’s organizations around the world elevate their activity level on World Alzheimer’s Day in an effort to raise awareness and funding for research into this disease. This year’s observation will be held on September 21st.  Alzheimer’s disease strikes a new victim every 68 seconds, robbing them of their memories and impacting their families

By now nearly everybody knows what Alzheimers’ disease is. The chronic, debilitating condition is responsible for more than half of all dementia diagnoses in the United States, and its effects are devastating – not just for the person who has the disease but also for those who love them. The disease is progressive, starting with