Elder Law News

My mother lives in a memory care facility, and Illinois Medicaid approved her application with an effective date of  July 1, 2025. I applied for her in April 2025. She was given a 3-month, [...]

For the second year in a row, over 10 million older adults in the U.S. are living in poverty. Although social security keeps many out of destitution, for others it simply isn't enough.

Under a proposed bill, Medicare recipients may be eligible to receive long-term care (LTC) at home.

My mother is moving into assisted living and may later need skilled nursing care and Medicaid. I am her trustee, but I live outside the United States. I would like to gift her car to her [...]

My mother lives in a skilled nursing facility and receives Medi-Cal. Her Social Security goes to the facility, except for $35 a month Medi-Cal lets her keep. What happens if she doesn’t spend [...]

My partner of 13 years owns the home we share in Arizona (co-habitating for 11 years now). She’s now in a memory care facility with dementia, and her adult children hold power of attorney. We [...]

Despite rising numbers of children stepping into the role of caretaker for sick, disabled, or elderly adult relatives, little is known about this demographic and their needs.

I receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and I’m moving to another state. Do I need to reapply for SSI? Can I transfer my SNAP and Medicaid benefits? Where do I apply for them, and how do [...]

How do I transfer my house to my son, who is my caregiver, if there is still a mortgage on it?

Starting in 2027, the Social Security Administration announced benefits will include a 3.6 percent cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income [...]