guardianship

Dementia from Alzheimer’s Disease and other causes can rob a person of the ability to manage money, handle personal affairs, and deal with tasks of daily living. Worse, someone suffering from dementia can become a victim of those who would take advantage for personal gain.

If such a person lacks a durable power of attorney or the power of attorney may be inadequate for his/her needs, guardianship may be necessary. We can establish guardianships to protect and provide for incapacitated adults and developmentally disabled family members. We also represent families who need to petition the court for the establishment of a guardianship, or contest the possible appointment if an inappropriate guardian. We are at all times mindful of our duty to provide appropriately and compassionately for the interests of such persons while addressing the wishes of those who provided for them.

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April 8, 2019
Biogen halts studies of closely watched Alzheimer’s drug – A blow to hopes for new treatment

Pharmaceutical giant Biogen and its Japanese partner Eisai announced  a few weeks ago they were halting two phase three clinical trials of a drug that targets the buildup in the brain of beta-amyloid, one of two proteins that researchers believe contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s.  The drug, called aducanumab, was the most promising candidate […]

April 2, 2019
NJ Symposium Keynote 2019

Steven R. Sabat, Ph.D. — Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Georgetown University Steven R. Sabat is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Georgetown University. He received Georgetown College’s Edward B. Bunn Award for Excellence in Teaching three times (1988, 1995, 2013), the Georgetown College Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2003) and the College Academic Council’s Award […]

April 2, 2019
NJ Symposium Interactive Elements 2019

Art Exhibit by ARTZ Philadelphia ARTZ Philly’s mission is to provide opportunities for self-expression and for the rebuilding of self-esteem and dignity to people with dementia and those who care for them. We achieve this mission through evidence-based programs that connect people living with dementia and their care partners with artists, cultural organizations, and each […]

April 1, 2019
Jerold E. Rothkoff and Rothkoff Law Group Recognized for Health Care Advocacy by South Jersey Biz Magazine

Jerry Rothkoff was named  the Best of Health Care for health care advocacy by South Jersey Biz Magazine in its March 2019 edition.  According to South Jersey Biz, the Best of Health Care 2019 represents “23 hospitals, researchers, facilities and caregivers making an impact in the community.  The 2019 list features extraordinary individuals and companies […]

March 25, 2019
Jerold E. Rothkoff a 2019 New Jersey Super Lawyer

Rothkoff Law Group is proud to announce that Jerold (Jerry) E. Rothkoff, Esquire has been selected to the 2019 New Jersey Super Lawyers list for elder law. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, […]

March 18, 2019
Tethering Dementia Patients to their Former Selves

In his poignant essay, “How Much a Dementia Patient Needs to Know”,  Dr. Oliver Sacks asks, “[s]hould we have told Mr. Q. that he was no longer a janitor but a declining and demented patient in a nursing home?” Through portraits of former dementia patients, Dr. M. and Mr. Q., Dr. Sacks shows how they flourished […]

March 11, 2019
The Start of the Presidential Debate Regarding Long-term Care Coverage

During the 2016 Presidential campaign, a major issue effecting virtually all American families was noticeably absent from the debate – long-term care coverage.  Hopefully, that is about to change heading into the 2020 Presidential campaign.  Senator Bernie Sanders and his Democratic colleagues in the House  have included a long-term care benefit as part of the […]

February 27, 2019
2019 KALEIDOSCOPE AWARD GOES TO JEROLD ROTHKOFF

TWO SOUTH JERSEY BUSINESSMEN HONORED WITH THE 2019 KALEIDOSCOPE AWARD FOR PHILANTHROPIC EXCELLENCE BY THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION FEBRUARY 27, 2019 (Cherry Hill, NJ) – Jerold Rothkoff, Esq., of Rothkoff Law Group, an elder care law firm in Cherry Hill, and Murphy Vandervelde, co-owner of The Fountains at Cedar Parke in Atco, N.J., will each be […]

February 18, 2019
FDA Warning About Dietary Supplements

The Food and Drug Administration last week warned 12 sellers of dietary supplements to stop claiming their products can cure diseases ranging from Alzheimer’s to cancer to diabetes.  The FDA is concerned that consumers are receiving false messages about the curative effects of dietary supplements. Supplement Makers Touting Cures for Alzheimer’s and Other Diseases Get […]