President Obama signed a Comprehensive Health Care Reform Bill (H.R. 3590) into law on March 23, 2010. Congress then passed the Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872), which modified H.R. 3590, on March 25, 2010. This is what is commonly referred to as the Health Care Reform package. Many clients have been asking us how this Health Care Reform will affect the elderly and those with special needs. I thought it might be helpful in this and upcoming blogs to highlight the significant provisions … [Read more...] about The Health Care Reform Bill’s Affect on Elderly and Those With Special Needs
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Long-Term Care Facilities: An Overview
According to recent statistics, 60% of people over age 65 will spend time in a nursing home, or long-term care facility. Although spending time in a long-term care facility is not something that most people plan on or look forward to, knowing your options ahead of time can help you make a well-informed choice if the need arises. Facilities run the gamut from the most intensive 24-hour care for seriously ill patients to more traditional “nursing homes”, providing social and recreation … [Read more...] about Long-Term Care Facilities: An Overview
