Monday, May 16, 2011

Law Offices of Jeremy Howe, Ltd. Participating in Alzheimer's Awareness Events

Elder Law Specialist Jeremy Howe Lectures on Alzheimer's

May, 2011 - Newport, RI - Attorney Jeremy Howe lectured on May 11, 2011 at the Alzheimer's Awareness Events at Calvary United Methodist Church on the topics of Eldercare Legal Issues, Wills, Power of Attorney, Guardianship, Health Care Proxy, and other Elder and Probate Law related issues.

The events continued on Sunday May 15, 2011 with a Community Homecare Services Fair with agencies on hand to discuss their services for families caring for elderly or ill persons in their home.

Attorney Howe said, "Caring for an elderly parent or relative is often one of the most stressful events in a person's life. The expenses involved, coupled with time management and many other issues can create difficult obstacles to providing the best for loved ones. Having a plan in place can significantly help alleviate these stresses by providing a road map for care of aged relatives. I accept every opportunity to help educate families about their options with regard to caring for their elderly relatives."
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The Law Offices of Jeremy W. Howe, LTD. are ElderLaw attorneys in Rhode Island who specialize in Wills and Trusts, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate, and Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits.

They also are Newport Rhode Island Divorce Lawyers, Attorneys, Mediators, and Arbitrators providing services for Family Law issues such as Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, Support, and Military Family Law. 

Call them today at 401-841-5700 or visit them on the web at http://www.CounselFirst.com.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Contact Your Legislature about the "Improving Access to Medicare Act"

This information was passed along by Kathy Heery, RN, MSN, Geriatric Care Manager, as a member of the Kent County Senior Provider Network:

Published 20-Apr-2011 by Brian Stever in Latest News

New legislation will allow a resident that is held in "observation" to
have this time counted toward their required Medicare 3 day stay.

The Improving Access to Medicare Act would allow beneficiaries kept in a hospital for "observation" to qualify for Medicare Part A coverage of a
subsequent stay in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). The bill would count
any time spent in observation toward the 3-day stay requirement.
Increasing numbers of beneficiaries are disqualified from Part A coverage
of their SNF stay because they were held for observation rather than
admitted as an inpatient.

Please Contact Congress and ask your legislators to support this important legislation so it can move to the floors of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Please follow the link to tell your legislators how important that this
legislation is.

http://capwiz.com/leadingage/issues/alert/?alertid=42264501


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The Law Offices of Jeremy W. Howe, LTD. are ElderLaw attorneys in Rhode Island who specialize in Wills and Trusts, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate, and Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits.

They also are Newport Rhode Island Divorce Lawyers, Attorneys, Mediators, and Arbitrators providing services for Family Law issues such as Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, Support, and Military Family Law. 

Call them today at 401-841-5700 or visit them on the web at http://www.CounselFirst.com.