Aging in Place Safely: A Room-by-Room Home Checklist for PA & NJ Seniors
Room-by-room safety tips for PA & NJ seniors aging at home, plus legal tools that help protect independence and peace of mind.
What Is Life Care Planning? A Guide for Bucks County Families
Understanding what life care planning is helps families move from reactive decisions to proactive coordination. Life care planning provides a holistic framework that integrates healthcare planning, legal protection, financial strategy, and long-term care advocacy.
A Social Worker’s Perspective on How To Make Elder Care Decisions
Making elder care decisions is one of the most emotionally complex challenges families face. From safety concerns to questions about independence and hospice care, there is rarely a perfect answer.
2026 Medicaid Asset Limits in Pennsylvania and New Jersey: What’s Changing and What It Means for You
In 2026, Medicaid income limits in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have increased slightly due to federal cost of living updates, but asset limits remain strict. The differences between Pennsylvania and New Jersey Medicaid rules lie in how each state treats assets and procedural eligibility. Early, strategic Medicaid planning with elder care specialists like Rothkoff Law Group can ensure not just eligibility but financial security for the person entering care and the spouse who remains at home. Planning for long-term care is rarely simple, and Medicaid eligibility rules are one of the biggest sources of confusion for families navigating elder care. [...]
Rothkoff Quarterly: Winter 2026
In our Winter 2026 edition, Jerry Rothkoff recounts three examples of client assistance and care that he says “help bring our mission back into clear focus.” Also in this issue: our 2025 Caregiver Award winners, the new Medicare and Medicaid premiums, deductibles and co-payments for 2026, and more. Download Winter 2026 Newsletter
Paying for Memory Care: Medicaid Planning for Dementia Patients in PA & NJ
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, families in the Philadelphia metro area are suddenly faced with more than medical and emotional decisions. The financial reality of long-term memory care can be overwhelming. Memory care facilities often cost between $8,000 and $12,000 per month, expenses that can quickly drain savings built over a lifetime. Medicaid can play an important role in covering these costs, but many families are caught off guard by a critical detail: Pennsylvania and New Jersey handle Medicaid coverage for memory care very differently. What may be covered on one side of the Delaware River may [...]
8th Annual Rothkoff Law Elder Care Symposium
Attendees gathered at the 8th Annual Rothkoff Law Elder Care Symposium for a day of learning, insights, and community connection.
When Families Don’t Agree: Planning for a Loved One’s Care
When families clash over planning for a loved one’s care, clarity and preparation can help you create harmony and honor their wishes with confidence.
What Is A Medicaid-Compliant Annuity?
A Medicaid-compliant annuity can help protect assets while qualifying for long-term care benefits. Learn how it works and how it may reduce Medicaid penalties.
Five Tips for Choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community
Get expert tips to confidently choose a Continuing Care Retirement Community that fits your lifestyle, care needs, and budget.