The Power of Music
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The Power of Music

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The Power of Music

A few years ago, when I first heard country artist Jay Allen's song, "Blank Stares," it struck a chord with me. Every word explained exactly how I was feeling and what I was experiencing caring for my mother living with Alzheimer's disease. The song even begins with a snippet of a voicemail message that his mother left him. I, too, keep voicemail messages that my mom left for me and listen to them just to hear her voice. Jay shares his emotional story often in an effort to educate the public about this horrific disease without a cure. Jay released [...]

Stephanie Fisch2024-03-08T11:23:31-05:00September 19, 2022|

Senior Travel Tips for Safety and Peace of Mind
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Senior Travel Tips for Safety and Peace of Mind

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Senior Travel Tips for Safety and Peace of Mind

With the start of the summer holiday season, going on vacation is something that many families look forward to, and having the right senior travel tips can help ensure everyone has a great time. A vacation with your family is a fantastic way to connect, make memories, spend quality time together, experience new things, or revisit places that are meaningful to you. As a family caregiver, planning a vacation is not just about thinking of all the wonderful things you'll do together and making sure you plan what everybody wants to do. You must also keep in mind your senior's [...]

Jerold Rothkoff2024-03-08T11:29:05-05:00May 27, 2022|

The Importance of Interprofessional Collaboration in Elder Care
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The Importance of Interprofessional Collaboration in Elder Care

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The Importance of Interprofessional Collaboration in Elder Care

Interprofessional collaboration is a vital part of elder care, bringing together resources and expertise from different areas in order to assist a family or individual. According to the World Health Organization, health care is undergoing a significant transformation to reduce cost while improving quality and client experience. Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) and education are viewed as the best path forward to meet the complex needs of today’s clients under new reimbursement models. According to the World Health Organization, IPC occurs when multiple health workers from different professional backgrounds work together with patients, families, caregivers, and communities to deliver the highest quality [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T11:29:42-05:00May 20, 2022|

Social Workers: The Unsung Heroes
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Social Workers: The Unsung Heroes

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Social Workers: The Unsung Heroes

March is the month to honor unsung heroes of the workforce: social workers. There are over 700,000 social workers in the United States, and the profession is growing. Social workers dedicate their lives to helping others navigate challenges. They counsel those with mental health and addiction issues, help families navigate foster care and adoption, counsel students, and are essential in a myriad of interdisciplinary teams, including those in hospitals, advocacy organizations, and elder law firms. When I transitioned to the practice of elder law, it was important to me to work for a firm employing social workers. After 10 years [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T11:31:57-05:00March 25, 2022|

Interview Questions for Hiring a Caregiver for Seniors
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Interview Questions for Hiring a Caregiver for Seniors

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Interview Questions for Hiring a Caregiver for Seniors

As your parents grow older and start facing certain health-related issues, you will want to ensure that they receive the best care possible, particularly when hiring a caregiver. Even if you have the drive and the availability to care for your parents yourself, you may quickly realize that caring for ailing parents can be extremely challenging and stressful. However, it can be difficult to find the perfect caregiver for your parents. This is especially true today given the difficulty in finding a quality caregiver in light of COVID. There is a huge factor of trust involved in hiring a caregiver [...]

Jerold Rothkoff2024-03-08T11:34:06-05:00February 18, 2022|

2022 Consumer Electronics Show Features Elder Care Technology
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2022 Consumer Electronics Show Features Elder Care Technology

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2022 Consumer Electronics Show Features Elder Care Technology

Big tech is lending its innovations to the care of seniors with new elder care technology. As I’ve written before, care costs (whether acute or long-term) continue increasing, as they have for years. As elder care advocates we deal with these growing costs daily and have seen this trend for years. However, another issue has risen over the past year or two: a dearth of caregivers. The number of CNAs, home health aides, and LPNs is dwindling for a variety of reasons: a growing need by aging adults, the pandemic, low pay, hard work, and reduced immigration. As a result, [...]

Bryan Adler2024-03-08T12:11:00-05:00January 13, 2022|

Holiday Tips for Dementia Caregivers and Being Dementia-Inclusive
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Holiday Tips for Dementia Caregivers and Being Dementia-Inclusive

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Holiday Tips for Dementia Caregivers and Being Dementia-Inclusive

Holiday family gatherings can be challenging, especially for those with dementia, but with a few helpful holiday tips for dementia caregivers, you can be inclusive and enjoy the time together. Instead of dwelling on what the holidays were like in years past, some of the best advice dementia care experts have to offer involves focusing on the present and developing strategies to roll with the changes to preserve the holiday spirit of gratitude. According to dementia care expert Teepa Snow, the following guidance will help make your holiday gathering more dementia-friendly. 1. Think Simple Think smaller. Simplifying celebrations can go [...]

Jerold Rothkoff2022-03-10T21:10:11-05:00December 24, 2021|

Rothkoff Law Elder Care Symposium Set to Explore What Went Wrong in the Pandemic with Elder Care

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, Rothkoff Law Group will host our 4th Annual Elder Care Symposium from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The topic for this year’s virtual event is Lessons Learned from COVID-19. The agenda includes a keynote address, breakout sessions, and a panel discussion. Professionals who work with older adults and family members of senior-aged loved ones will have valuable networking opportunities and unprecedented access to critical information regarding elder care issues. The Symposium will take a hard look at the current healthcare system for seniors and address how to change it for the better. This unique event [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T12:17:28-05:00September 23, 2021|

Recognizing and Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
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Recognizing and Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

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Recognizing and Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

In addition to advocating for the needs of our clients, the Rothkoff Care Coordination team often addresses the need of the caregiver with whom we communicate, including the impact of caregiver burnout. A caregiver is typically a spouse or adult child who is assisting with tasks ranging from meal preparation and medication management to physically assisting their loved one with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming. Sometimes caregiving simply involves concern over the aging loved one’s wellbeing and checking to make sure this loved one is okay. Caregivers provide this support out of love, respect, and a [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T12:19:04-05:00September 2, 2021|

The Value of Home Modifications for Older Adults

The focus of our elder care law firm is to offer a multi-disciplinary approach to address the issues associated with the aging process. Traditional legal services such as drafting estate planning documents, trust planning, and guardianships are important legal tools that everyone should plan for. However, these purely legal tools do not prevent seniors from falling in their home and subsequently requiring a hospital stay and possible nursing home placement. As such, we provide both legal and non-legal care advocacy services to keep seniors at home, where most older adults want to be. COVID-19 and its aftermath have made senior [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T12:25:12-05:00July 9, 2021|