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|

“Shared Living” – Older Parents Living with their Adult Children
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“Shared Living” – Older Parents Living with their Adult Children

Caregiver, Aging

“Shared Living” – Older Parents Living with their Adult Children

“Shared Living” is a term that can refer to parents moving in with their adult children. This type of shared living has become more common in recent years for many reasons. Parents may move into their adult children’s homes because of financial or medical reasons, as well as to simply strengthen family bonds. The Covid-19 pandemic has also spurred an increase in shared living as families have been concerned about the high incidence of infections of Covid-19 in nursing homes and other senior living alternatives. Recently, a friend and his siblings worked together to assist their mother in her move [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T12:29:04-05:00April 22, 2021|

Addressing the Needs of an Elderly Parent and Her Special Needs Adult Child
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Addressing the Needs of an Elderly Parent and Her Special Needs Adult Child

Caregiver, Assisted Living, Aging

Addressing the Needs of an Elderly Parent and Her Special Needs Adult Child

Mary’s mother and sister needed help. Lots of it. The sister, Violet, is developmentally disabled and needs 24-hour care. Janice, their mother, was Violet’s sole caregiver for over 50 years. Mary knew that Janice was becoming increasingly confused, but it seemed like she was still taking great care of Violet. Then, Janice and Violet went for a long walk that ended with them wandering into a local nursing home and Janice asking if they could move in. Alarmed, a manager at the facility called for help. Janice was admitted to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation, and Janice was placed [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2021-11-09T18:49:23-05:00February 18, 2021|

Rothkoff Law Group’s “Chalk Squad” Brings Some Joy to Long-Term Care Workers
Rothkoff Law Group’s “Chalk Squad” Brings Some Joy to Long-Term Care Workers

Around the Office, Caregiver, Assisted Living

Rothkoff Law Group’s “Chalk Squad” Brings Some Joy to Long-Term Care Workers

Rothkoff Law Group teamed with Barclays Rehabilitation and Health Care Center by chalking the sidewalk outside long-term care communities in our area. Thank you to Elizabeth Solitro of Barclays and Rothkoff Law’s own Chelsea Ganssle for being the “chalk squad” and helping to bring some joy to our hard-working long-term care workers. CBS3 in Philadelphia did a story on the “chalk squad” in early June.

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T12:43:05-05:00August 6, 2020|

Rothkoff 2019 PA Caregiver Award
Rothkoff 2019 PA Caregiver Award

Caregiver

Rothkoff 2019 PA Caregiver Award

Rothkoff Law Group announced the 2019 Pennsylvania Caregiver Award winner at its second annual PA Elder Care Symposium on October 24, 2019. Caregiver professionals throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania had the opportunity to nominate an outstanding caregiver in their community who offers exceptional service to an elderly person. The selection process was difficult with many heartfelt nominations of worthy caregivers. We congratulate Reynaldo Aviso of Reliant At Home Care as the 2019 PA Caregiver Award winner. We appreciate all of the support and the valuable participation of our speakers, sponsors, and attendees. We look forward to seeing you at our 2020 NJ [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T12:40:31-05:00January 8, 2020|

What are the Different Types of Caregivers?
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What are the Different Types of Caregivers?

Caregiver

What are the Different Types of Caregivers?

Looking to procure a caregiver for a loved one? Between deciding amongst the myriad of home care agencies and selecting the appropriate type of attendant, hiring a private caregiver can feel overwhelming. Here we break down the different types of caregivers to assist you in your search. There are several different types of caregivers who provide services to older adults and individuals with disabilities and age-related medical conditions. Family members often take on the role of primary caregiver for a loved one while receiving no financial reimbursement, but when that role is no longer feasible, a person becomes faced with [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T12:42:56-05:00June 17, 2016|

New Jersey CARE Act Signed by Governor Christie to Assist Family Caregivers
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New Jersey CARE Act Signed by Governor Christie to Assist Family Caregivers

Caregiver, Law Update

New Jersey CARE Act Signed by Governor Christie to Assist Family Caregivers

Last week, Governor Christie signed into law the New Jersey CARE Act, which will benefit caregivers and their families. The CARE Act is an acronym for Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable. The law will go into effect 180 days after the governor signed the law. The New Jersey CARE Act addresses the problems family members have when their loved one is discharged from the hospital. Often, a patient requires follow-up that family members are not trained to provide. For example, there may be a need to change dressings, monitor medication, or provide personal care, in which an adult child or spouse [...]

Jerold Rothkoff2024-03-08T12:44:52-05:00November 23, 2014|