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Massachusetts regulations on unsafe drivers have been issued.

WebFrom the Boston Globe: State health regulators Wednesday morning unanimously approved rules that define when a person is too cognitively or functionally impaired to drive safely. …

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Elimination of the MassHealth bed hold — not even penny-wise

WebLet's say that your mother has been in a nursing home for the past three years which is paid for with MassHealth benefits. She may be demented, but she is familiar …

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Can you get MassHealth to pay your spouse for care

WebRight now, the answer is “no.” If you qualify for MassHealth and need a personal care attendant (PCA), you can use MassHealth money to pay anyone to care …

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Your end-of-life plans won't work if you don't talk about them

WebThe headline seems obvious, right? But unfortunately, failing to tell your loved ones what type of care you would want if you suffer from an illness which will …

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When the truth doesn’t serve your goals, scare them to death.

WebSection 1233 of the House health care reform bill provides Medicare funding so doctors can be paid for a voluntary conversation with elders, who can be given “an explanation by the …

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Who Takes Care of the Unbefriended Elderly

WebClients like these are known in the elder care world as the “unbefriended elderly.”. Roughly 10 years ago, the American Bar Association estimated that 4% of …

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Mom may not be the only one on the hook for her nursing home …

WebImagine this scenario: You're struggling to pay your mortgage. You're trying to help your kids get through college. And now your mother's nursing home is suing YOU …

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Having the talk about end-of-life care Blog

WebUnfortunately, failing to tell loved ones and physicians what type of care you would want if you suffer from an illness which will eventually lead to your death is all too common an …

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Massachusetts fails to support home care for frail seniors — this is …

WebAccording to a study from the AARP, Massachusetts ranks 40th out of all the states in funds expended to support low-income frail elders in their own homes instead of being placed …

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Guest Post: Payment of Home Health Aides Blog

WebMassachusetts law concerning payment of home health aides. Today's guest blogger is employment lawyer Michael Mason.Attorney Mason practices at Bennett and Belfort in …

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WebA critical part of the estate planning process involves the client's selection of an appropriate person to look out for the client when it's time for end-of-life decision …

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Medicare may pay for advanced directive counseling by physicians

WebBy a veto-proof majority, Congress has just passed an amendment to Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991 which would include counseling concerning advanced …

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Are you sure you want to be a fiduciary

WebI regularly counsel my clients to be careful about who they name as fiduciaries — personal representatives, trustees, attorneys-in-fact and health care agents. Many reflexively …

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A different kind of graduation present Blog

WebCongratulations! It's graduation season! Before you get too misty-eyed wondering when your baby turned into the lovely young woman or man standing on …

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Estate Plan Messes — Naming the Wrong Fiduciaries Blog

WebA fiduciary is someone you've placed in a position of trust to act on your behalf. In estate planning, the fiduciaries are the executor (or personal representative) of …

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They’re off to college! But can you help in case of emergency

WebGreat post in one of the blogs at boston.com about an commonly-overlooked issue. A parent's ability to help their child with medical issues — like acting as an advocate in the …

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Time for the Second Annual Get-Your-Graduate-to-Sign-A-Power …

WebThose of you who were reading my blog a year ago…. go have a cup of tea. The rest of you…. pay attention. There's a good chance you know a kid who just turned or is about …

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Estate Plan Messes — Failing to update beneficiary designations

WebOK, you've finally seen a lawyer. You signed your will, durable power of attorney, health care proxy, and maybe a trust. What did you forget — or what did the lawyer forget to …

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