Trailblazer in Bringing Legal Services to Middle Class Dies
Gail Koff, a pioneer in making legal services affordable, has died at age 65.

Nursing Home Can't Honor Resident's Request for White-Only Caregivers
A federal court in Indiana has ruled that a nursing home cannot honor patients' requests for caregivers based on race. . .

Charitable Remainder Trusts: Income for Life and a Good Deed at Death
Instead of leaving money to a charity in your will, you can put that money into a charitable remainder trust and collect income while you are still alive. . .

ElderLawAnswers Attorney Wins Landmark Settlement in Medicaid Case
The settlement of a class action lawsuit in Maryland clarifies when nursing home residents do not have to contribute to the cost of their care . . .

Survey Finds Medicare Doesn't Work As Well for Younger, Disabled Beneficiaries
Medicare beneficiaries younger than 65 receive fewer medical services, have a harder time paying for the medical care . . .

AARP Report Says States Have Ability to Curb Power of Attorney Abuse
A new AARP report shows how states can stem the "explosion" of financial exploitation cases involving the misuse of powers of attorney...

Health Reform Law's Pre-Existing Condition Plan Kicks In
Many Americans have been unable to obtain health coverage at any price because of a pre-existing health condition . . .

Study Shows Diversity of Grieving Among Caregivers
A new study reveals that racial and ethnic differences play a role in the emotional attitudes of caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. . .

Tips on Having 'The Talk' With Aging Parents
If you're a baby boomer, you may already have had "the talk" with your growing children. But have you had "the t...

How to Prepare When Elderly Parents Move In With Adult Children
More and more parents are moving in with their adult children, and the trend probably won't reverse anytime soon. As...