Welcome to our Legacy Law Center blog! Please check the blog frequently for information about our activities at Legacy Law Center, as well as interesting events in our community and updates on important issues affecting individuals and families in our area.
At Legacy Law Center, we believe that it is crucial to share important current events that are of interest to our clients and their lives. This recent story from the New York Times discusses Medicaid, and a proposed new rule from the Obama administration that would ease access to Medicaid for low-income people by preventing the various states from lowering Medicaid payments to doctors and hospitals. Many federal officials feel that this rule is mandated by federal law, which requires Medicaid to pay as much as mainstream health insurance so that all Americans have equal access to health care. Whether you agree or not, we hope you find the story interesting:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/03/us/politics/03medicaid.html?ref=medicaid
Mitigating Dementia's Effects on Dwindling Funds - We Can Help
March 25, 2011
Topic: News & Events
This recent article from The New York Times delves into the harrowing issue of early-stage dementia and the limited knowledge that most physicians possess to help families address it. Fortunuately, the medical community is slowly beginning to realize that getting involved in this issue early on in the illness can prevent financial exploitation; however, here at Legacy Law Center, our Life Care Planning and Probate services directly work toward helping families on eliminating the "financial predator" issue that often accompanies early-state dementia or Alzheimer's Disease.
http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/28/when-dementia-drains-the-pocketbook/
St. Joseph Mercy Health System Now Boasts Special ER's for Seniors
March 25, 2011
Topic: News & Events
Please read this interesting article about the new ER's at St. Joseph Mercy Health System Hospitals that caters exclusively to senior citizens and their specialized needs. The special ER's are located at all St. Joe's hospitals in southeast Michigan. The facilities address seniors needs both in their physical arrangement and in the services offered. At Legacy Law Center, we wonder if this could be part of a larger trend of senior ER facilities.
http://www.annarbor.com/health/senior-er-at-st-joseph-mercy-hospital-ann-arbor-treating-patients/
'The Talk' with Mom and Dad
March 25, 2011
Topic: News & Events
The attached link leads to a very interesting article from The Wall Street Journal about the issues that families face as their loved ones get older. It can be very challenging for adult children and their parents to discuss the possibility, for example, that it might be time to consider in-home health care or an assisted living facility. At Legacy Law Center, we specialize in facilitating just these types of difficult decisions and helping families develop a life care plan that anticipates these issues in advance to minimize stress, and maximize the independence and dignity of elderly persons.
Medicaid Coverage of In-Home Care: Stumbling Blocks and Possibilities
March 25, 2011
Topic: News & Events
Check out this interesting article from Politico.com about the challenges of obtaining Medicaid coverage for in-home care. It is an ever-evolving issue at both the state and federal levels. Please contact Legacy Law Center today with questions about Medicaid eligibility and applications. We have up-to-the minute knowledge that may affect you and your loved ones.
Legacy Law Center's Client Appreciation Event
March 25, 2011
Topic: News & Events
Our Legacy Law Center team was so happy to see so many of you turn out for our Client Appreciation event on February 9th! Despite the frigid temperatures outside, many of you turned out to see Mario Messina perform some classic hits by Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and even The King himself! Terry also did a great presentation about our Life Care Planning services. We loved seeing you and we can't wait for next year! Be sure to check out our Facebook page for some photos - you might even see yourself!
Recent Updates
March 25, 2011
Mitigating Dementia's Effects on Dwindling Funds - We Can Help
March 25, 2011
St. Joseph Mercy Health System Now Boasts Special ER's for Seniors
March 25, 2011
'The Talk' with Mom and Dad
March 25, 2011
Medicaid Coverage of In-Home Care: Stumbling Blocks and Possibilities
March 25, 2011
Legacy Law Center's Client Appreciation Event
