CNY Elder Law

Many older adults are protected from housing discrimination through the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA)’s disability protections.

Before a loved one with dementia moves into an assisted living facility, families should consider what services the facility provides and whether it can meet the needs of their loved one.

A Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) is a type of Medicare Advantage plan designed for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid.

Traditional approaches to dementia care have often focused on what is lost, such as memory, independence, and cognitive function. A recent webinar explores models that recognize people living with dementia as full human beings with emotional needs, spiritual beliefs, physical health, social connections, and family relationships that matter deeply.

Financial infidelity is often associated with secret credit cards, hidden debt, or undisclosed spending. But it can also involve one of a couple’s most important long-term assets: retirement savings.

Receiving a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage can feel alarming, especially while you’re recovering from an illness or surgery.

When Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, part of the goal was to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare patients. However, for millions of seniors in long-term care facilities, a little-noticed side effect of that law is starting to hinder their access to those drugs.

A new TV show explores the emotional landscape of exploring housing options later in life: the attachments people carry, the family conversations that don’t always go as planned, and the relief that often follows a decision everyone was afraid to make.

A new report suggests that the long-term care system in the U.S. is failing older Americans in their final years while systematically draining the wealth of middle- and lower-income families, making it nearly impossible for the next generation to get a financial foothold.

Adult children and family caregivers who are caring for an aging parent can take these 10 steps to get ahead of a crisis.