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2008 May 5, 2008 -- Medicare's Physician Group Practice Demonstration aims to improve health care quality April 21, 2008 -- Family doctors' group releases new guideline on end-of-life palliative care April 7, 2008 -- Americans living longer, enjoying greater health and prosperity, but important disparities remain, says federal report March 24, 2008 -- Number of new cases of Alzheimer's disease to escalate rapidly March 10, 2008 -- Money from the government: how to claim your recovery rebate February 25, 2008 -- Money from the government: can seniors get a check under the new economic stimulus law? February 11, 2008 -- Medicare Part D reduces out-of-pocket drug costs January 28, 2008 -- HHS partners with states to raise awareness on long-term care planning January 14, 2008 -- Another Medicare option: Special Needs Plans
2007 December 31, 2007 -- Psychiatrists release updated guidelines for treating patients with dementia December 17, 2007 -- Court bars Medicaid estate recovery attempts as untimely filed December 3, 2007 -- Feds post list of worse nursing homes November 19, 2007 -- Will or no Will? November 5, 2007 -- When does a later Will revoke an earlier Will? October 22, 2007 -- Medicare drug plan: important deadline looming October 8, 2007 -- Economic cost of chronic disease on U. S. economy is $1 trillion September 24, 2007 -- Payback provision in special needs trust approved by state supreme court September 10, 2007 -- Health insurance plan may be reimbursed from special needs trust August 27, 2007 -- Are the federal nursing home regulations the standard of care? August 13, 2007 -- Terminally ill patients do not have right to use experimental drugs July 30, 2007 -- Nursing home resident not bound by arbitration agreement signed by daughter July 16, 2007 -- The Chronic Care Model of health care delivery July 2, 2007 -- Case alleging undue influence on elderly woman dismissed June 18, 2007 -- Employer's oral promise to provide benefits did not create an ERISA pension plan June 4, 2007 -- Tips for preventing identity theft May 21, 2007 -- Due process followed in conservatorship case May 7, 2007 -- Prepaid funeral contracts not for everyone April 23, 2007 -- The meaning of "substantial compliance" April 9, 2007 -- Gift of homestead from aunt to nephew was not a product of undue influence March 26, 2007 -- State high court rejects binding arbitration clause in nursing home admission contract March 12, 2007 -- Improving health literacy improves health care February 26, 2007 -- Disability among older Americans continues significant decline February 12, 2007 -- The good news on health and health care use of older Americans January 29, 2007 -- How much do Americans spend on health care and long-term care? January 15, 2007 -- Winter safety for elderly people January 1, 2007 -- Managing parents' finances -- eight steps for children to take
2006 December 18, 2006 -- The costs of long-term care: public perceptions versus reality in 2006 December 4, 2006 -- Medicaid Commission approves final recommendations on long-term care November 20, 2006 -- World COPD Day: Help for sufferers of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease November 6, 2006 -- It's enrollment time again: questions and answers in selecting a new Medicare prescription drug plan (Medicare reform, continued) October 23, 2006 -- Medicare experiment seeks to improve physician care of people with chronic illnesses (Medicare reform, continued) October 9, 2006 -- Attorney in fact lacks authority to change life insurance beneficiary September 25, 2006 -- Beyond conventional wisdom: new strategies to maximize lifetime income September 11, 2006 -- 10 ways for baby boomer women to avoid poverty in retirement August 28, 2006 -- States and SEC join forces to protect elderly investors August 14, 2006 -- Social Security glitch results in incorrect refunds to people on Medicare July 31, 2006 -- Keeping cool in hot weather: advice for older people July 17, 2006 -- Medicare provides coverage for many preventive services and screenings (Medicare reform, continued) July 3, 2006 -- Emergency preparedness for older adults and caregivers June 19, 2006 -- FTC offers tips for preventing identity theft and protecting Social Security numbers June 5, 2006 -- Should you buy prescription drugs online? Tips from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration May 22, 2006 -- Health and welfare of older Americans improves May 8, 2006 -- Important and timely Medicare reminders April 24, 2006 -- Seniors: educate yourself on annuities April 10, 2006 -- Balloon annuity counted as a resource for Medicaid eligibility purposes March 27, 2006 -- FDA issues guidance on hospital bed design to reduce patient entrapment March 13, 2006 -- 12 questions predict your risk of dying February 27, 2006 -- Medicare recipients warned of prescription drug coverage scams February 13, 2006 -- Pressure sores threaten health of nursing home resident January 30, 2006 -- How your heirs can get the most benefit out of your estate January 16, 2006 -- Simple four-item questionnaire predicts weight loss in elders January 2, 2006 -- Use direct deposit to keep control of your money, safeguard Social Security benefits
2005 December 26, 2005 -- Tips on choosing a Medicare prescription drug benefit plan (Medicare reform, continued) December 19, 2005 -- Preliminary conclusions about Medicare's implementation of the drug benefit (Medicare reform, continued) December 12, 2005 -- Holiday stress and depression: tips for coping with the season December 5, 2005 -- Internal Revenue Service warns of email scam about tax refunds November 28, 2005 -- House and Senate pass two different bills that affect Medicaid asset transfer rules (part 2) November 21, 2005 -- House and Senate pass two different bills that affect Medicaid asset transfer rules (part 1) November 14, 2005 -- Will invalidated for undue influence despite testator's "testamentary capacity" November 7, 2005 -- Trust is revocable notwithstanding death of one grantor-spouse October 31, 2005 -- Testator's "insane delusions" do not invalidate will October 24, 2005 -- Court affirms pressure-ulcer penalty against nursing home October 17, 2005 -- Federal court rejects challenge to EEOC retiree health benefit rules October 10, 2005 -- It's almost here: Medicare prescription drug coverage (part 2) (Medicare reform, continued) October 3, 2005 -- It's almost here: Medicare prescription drug coverage (part 1) (Medicare reform, continued) September 26, 2005 -- Court denies ex-wife's waiver of pension benefits September 19, 2005 -- Feeding assistant rule upheld by court September 12, 2005 -- Court says school system's early retirement incentive plan violates federal age discrimination law September 5, 2005 -- What to do after the storm -- and before August 29, 2005 -- Retirement plan participants can sue for damages to their accounts due to alleged breaches by plan fiduciaries August 22, 2005 -- Obesity and arthritis increasingly threaten aging boomers' well-being August 15, 2005 -- Medicaid divorce cannot shelter income for spouse of nursing home resident August 8, 2005 -- Federal Medicaid Commission looking at governors' proposals for cost savings August 1, 2005 -- State settles with securities firm over improper variable annuity sales to seniors July 25, 2005 -- Helping elders beat the heat July 18, 2005 -- Court upholds "spousal refusal" in Medicaid nursing home case July 11, 2005 -- Medicaid transfer rules apply to "dangerous" resident, court rules July 4, 2005 -- New research suggests early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease possible June 27, 2005 -- People on Medicare who qualify for extra help on prescription drugs can apply now June 20, 2005 -- Assignment of Social Security income to special needs trust fails June 13, 2005 -- Report looks at older Americans June 6, 2005 -- Per stirpes? Per capita? Why the Latin? What's the difference? May 30, 2005 -- Can we save Medicaid $10 billion by stopping asset transfers? May 23, 2005 -- Attorney cleared of malpractice even though his power of attorney was not durable May 16, 2005 -- Trustee not liable for following grantor's investment instructions May 9, 2005 -- In this case, "lifetime" really does mean "for life" May 2, 2005 -- California issues "Dirty Dozen" investment scams for 2005 April 25, 2005 -- Marriage of dead man annulled April 18, 2005 -- Man with two wills dies intestate April 11, 2005 -- Court: EEOC cannot issue rules that violate age discrimination law April 4, 2005 -- Lessons learned from the Terri Schiavo case March 28, 2005 -- This dead man doesn't have to pay alimony, says court March 21, 2005 -- 10 tips for choosing a caregiver for an elder (part 2) March 14, 2005 -- 10 tips for choosing a caregiver for an elder (part 1) March 7, 2005 -- Parents may owe child support to adult disabled children February 28, 2005 -- "Go Direct" pilot campaign launched in Tennessee February 21, 2005 -- Involuntarily committed woman's lawsuit against doctor may proceed, rules court February 14, 2005 -- What those "Elder Law Update" postcards really mean February 7, 2005 -- Merrill Lynch not liable as plan trustee for losses in WorldCom retirement plan January 31, 2005 -- "You cannot convey what you do not own" January 24, 2005 -- Do-it-yourself Medicaid planning costly for mother and daughter January 17, 2005 -- Social Security "privatization": what does it mean? January 10, 2005 -- Life tenant may owe damages to remainderman for clear-cutting timber on property January 3, 2005 -- Punitive damage award against life insurance company set aside; 2005 Medicaid long-term care numbers
Index to prior years: 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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