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NAELA and the Ask Medicare initiative
NAELA Asked to Help Promote Government’s New Medicare Education Web Site
September 19, 2008
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) joined a panel yesterday of the aging industry’s top experts to unveil a new online initiative aimed at educating caregivers of seniors and people with disabilities.
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2008 NAELA Advanced Elder Law Institute
October 23-26, 2008
InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza
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MONEY MAGAZINE
October 2008
Hey mom, let's talk about money
To make management easier, says Atlanta elder-law attorney David Pollan, your parent should grant power of attorney to just one child--or to an odd number so a vote can settle a dispute.
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CONSUMER REPORTS
August 2008
Long-term-care coverage/How to decide if this pricey insurance makes sense for you
This is complicated stuff, and you might want to consult an elder-law attorney to help you evaluate your options. To find one, go to the Web site of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
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The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. Established in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to seniors and people with special needs.
The mission of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is to establish NAELA members as the premier providers of legal advocacy, guidance and services to enhance the lives of people with special needs and people as they age.
Register to attend NAELA’s October 30 webcast
Join AARP and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) for “Aging in America: How to Plan for it,” a webcast on how to plan for the senior years of life. AARP's William Stoner and NAELA's Ronald Fatoullah and Bernard A. Krooks discuss what families can do now to prepare for the future.
There is no charge to attend, but attendance is limited. Register here.
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| Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
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| Aging Inmates Straining Prison Systems |
| Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
| The American Civil Liberties Union estimates that elderly prisoners — the fastest growing segment of the prison population, largely because of tough sentencing laws — are three times more expensive to incarcerate than younger inmates. |
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