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A Time for Families and Gratitude

by Jerrold Bartholomew November 27, 2009

This week we celebrate Thanksgiving and already the end of 2009 is in sight. For many, especially in Michigan, this year will conclude with a sense of “good riddance.” And yet, particularly this week, we re-kindle that spirit of gratitude that helps to bind our families and our country. We count our blessings, look past [...]

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End of Year Estate Planning?

by Jerrold Bartholomew November 10, 2009

Many people develop and execute a tax plan between now and the end of the year. With just about seven weeks remaining in the year, it is time to move quickly.
But very few people need to plan their gifting for tax purposes anymore. With the estate tax being eliminated in 2010 and the estate [...]

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Collaborating With an Elder Care Expert: Putting a Geriatric Care Manager on Your Team

by Jerrold Bartholomew November 9, 2009

Caring for a senior gets complicated quickly. Even assuming that an ideal care regiment can be identified, financing that care, locating resources and working out the logistics of transportation, insurance and personalities can be more than a full time job. For these reasons, it is helpful to turn to a geriatric care manager. Geriatric care [...]

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Boomer Misconception

by Jerrold Bartholomew August 20, 2009

I would like to take a moment to address what I believe to be a huge misconception – if not deception – by some in the elder care industry: that the ranks of seniors today are on the brink of exploding due to Baby Boomers crossing the threshold to the elder world of significant [...]

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Nursing home expenses are tax deductible

by Jerrold Bartholomew March 31, 2009

Many people are not aware that long-term care costs are tax deductible medical expenses. Nursing home costs, defined as “necessary diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic, curing, treating, mitigating, rehabilitative services, and maintenance and personal care services” for the care of a chronically ill individual and prescribed by a licensed health care practitioner, are fully deductible. Additionally, assisted [...]

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CMS publishes new nursing home rating system

by Jerrold Bartholomew December 19, 2008

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published their long-anticipated 5 star rating system for nursing homes. The breadth of the new rating system is astounding: in Michigan alone, complete information can be found on 425 nursing homes. The system offers information on the number of beds available, the types of payment accepted [...]

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FAQ: Why did Michigan enact estate recovery?

by Jerrold Bartholomew September 2, 2008

Estate recovery has been permitted under the Federal law since 1965. In 1993, the Federal law was changed to require states to have some form of estate recovery. Since that time, many different kinds of estate recovery programs have been enacted in different states. Michigan became the last state in the union to enact estate [...]

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Current Scam Affecting Michigan Citizens

by Jerrold Bartholomew July 23, 2008

I recently received a letter offering a “Certified Copy” of the deed to my home. The offer explains that the Federal Citizen Information Center recommends that every home owner have a certified deed and that the National Deed Service could provide a deed for just $59.95. There actually is an article at the Federal [...]

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Fake Bus Stops Used to Retrieve Alzheimer’s Patients

by Jerrold Bartholomew June 12, 2008

How lax is security at Alzheimer’s facilities in Germany? This story apparently answers that question and explains that fake bus stops are used to gather in patients who wander away:
“It sounds funny but it helps,” said Franz-Josef Goebel, the chairman of the “Old Lions” association.
The result is that errant patients now wait [...]

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New Wi-fi Device Calls Your Cardiologist in Case of Heart Attack

by Jerrold Bartholomew May 13, 2008

The same technology that allows coffee and internet afficiandos to stay in one cafe for hours on end is now helping seniors to retain their independence and cope with serious health issues. A new Wi-Fi device is capable of alerting your physician in case of heart attack. Thoughtful implementation of new technologies offers a great [...]

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