New rules are being issued by President Obama's health secretary that give same-sex partners more hospital visiting rights. The rules will also make it easier for partners to make medical decisions on behalf of their loved ones. The new rules…
The Family Health Care Decisions Act, signed into law by Governor Paterson in March of 2010, establishes the right of family members and others close to an incapacitated patient to make health care decisions on that patient's behalf when he…
There may come a point in a loved one's life when assistance will be needed in the home. The signs that help is needed often begin as subtle indications. When a parent or spouse becomes forgetful and confused, or when…
As you may know by now, the Federal Estate Tax has been repealed. Many people are wondering what this means for them. Here is some background to shed some light: The federal tax on estates in the year 2009 was…
As a law firm that is dedicated to serving and providing support to the elderly, it always brings us great pleasure and encouragement to read about octogenarians who are truly living life to its fullest. This week David Tuller of…
The winter months can be a difficult time for senior citizens - coping with bitter cold, falling snow, and icy roads. Those seniors who own houses must worry about freezing pipes and blocked driveways, and those in cities have to…
On Wednesday December 2nd the New York State Senate voted down a bill that would have legalized gay marriage in the State of New York. The bill was rejected by a 38-to-24 vote, which was a much greater margin than…
David Cutner has been invited again to appear on the Health Talk radio show at WMCA 570 AM, on Saturday, December 12th, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. This is a live, talk radio program, during which Mr. Cutner answers…
If you have a loved one living with Alzheimer's disease or other neurological diseases, buy him or her an iPod or a new CD this holiday season. Not only is listening to a favorite album a wonderful way to spend…
Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to individuals 65 and older. Since Medicare is fundamentally a health insurance program, it comes with the complex options and limitations of any other health insurance program, such as premiums, deductibles, copays…