Legal issues that affect aging Americans
and individuals of all ages with disabilities
are growing in number. Our laws and
regulations are becoming more complex,
and each state has different laws. Actions
taken with regard to a single matter may
have unintended legal effects.
Hear Elder Law attorneys discuss topics
like Health Care Decision Making,
Guardianship, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Announcing
Due to the severe winter weather in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, NAELA offices will be closed Monday, February 8th. For any urgent request please contact staff by e-mail or you may send an to e-mail naela@naela.org as staff will be monitoring incoming mail.
2010 Membership - Have You Renewed?
NAELA membership expired on 12/31/09. If you haven't renewed already be sure to get your payment in soon. A second reminder was mailed at the end of December. Renewals may be paid online now – printed invoices have been mailed. Online renewal can be done by simply logging in and from the member’s only home page click on the “renew” link. if you have forgotten your NAELA username and password, please email login@NAELA.org for assistance.
NAELA Brochures Available to Customize
Brochures on over 15 Elder Law and Special Needs topics are available to customize with your specific
office information. These brochures can be used in a variety of ways including working with potential
clients to explain important issues.
Please click here for further information: http://www.naela.org/resources.aspx?Internal=true
NAELA Makes Learning Easy With Online Education Library
Keep up with Elder Law and Special Needs Law issues with the new NAELA Online Education Library - without leaving your office! You'll find instant access to online and telephonic seminars, webinars, podcasts, MP3's and session materials. The Online Education Library is user friendly, features simple online ordering as well as value-priced programs. Continued Legal Education credits apply to some programs.
To visit the Online Education Library click here
NAELA's New CareerCenter
Let our focused job center help match qualified legal staff with your office needs. The new NAELA Career Center is open to any job seeker interested in Elder and Special Need Law. Post your job at NAELA Career Center at a fraction of the cost.
For more information on NAELA's CareerCenter click here
Headlines
| NAELA Board of Directors Nominations |
| Posted: Monday, February 08, 2010 |
| The NAELA Nominating Committee has selected Officers for 2010-11 and Directors for 2010-12. |
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| Physicians Routinely Fail to Communicate with Dying Patients on End-of-Life Issues |
| Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010 |
| Most doctors delay talking about end-of-life issues with their cancer patients until treatments have been exhausted. This delay means patients might not be able to make truly informed choices early in their treatment. |
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| Study Asks "Do Rising Property Taxes Lead the Elderly to Move From Their Homes?" |
| Posted: Thursday, February 04, 2010 |
| This preliminary study finds that few of Wisconsin's elderly homeowners are forced to move from their homes because of property tax increases. |
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| As Health Care Reform Remains in Holding Pattern, NAELA and Aging Groups Keep the Pressure On |
| Posted: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 |
| The uncertainty surrounding the future of health care reform continued the week of January 25 despite non-specific statements of resolve from President Obama in his State of the Union address. |
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| Obama Administration Announces Intention to Increase Support for Family Caregivers |
| Posted: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 |
| The Obama Administration’s Task Force on the Middle Class has announced a recommendation for increased support for family caregivers. |
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| The Long Journey for the Federal Budget Begins February 1 |
| Posted: Monday, February 01, 2010 |
| President Obama releases his budget for FY 2011, kicking off a long budget process which will stretch on for months. |
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| Trustor’s Income Deposited into SNT for Child Considered in Determining Medicaid Eligibility (NY) |
| Posted: Friday, January 29, 2010 |
| Mrs. Hammond established a Special Needs Trust for the benefit of her adult son. She deposited all of her income into the Special Needs Trust. She then applied for Medicaid Long Term Care benefits for herself. |
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| Caregiver Stress Raises Risk of Stroke |
| Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
| The stress of caring for a disabled spouse increases the risk of stroke substantially, and the increased risk is greater for husbands than for wives. |
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| Justice Department Announces Settlements with Three Universities on Use of Kindle |
| Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 |
| The Justice Department addresses the use of an electronic book reader (the Kindle DX -- a hand-held technological device that simulates the experience of reading a book) in a classroom setting. |
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| Entitlement Commission Negotiations Ongoing |
| Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 |
| Discussions of establishing an entitlement commission aimed at reducing the deficit continued the week of January 18 as Senators worked to come to an agreement on raising the nation’s debt limit. |
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