Lamson & Cutner Blog

Seniors need to be more cautious about falling than their younger counterparts do. In the book “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande, M.D., Dr. Gawande explains that it is normal for our brains to shrink as we age. Of course, our…

When a senior or disabled person is contemplating taking the steps needed to become eligible for Medicaid, it can feel confusing. One of the issues that people who need long-term care wonder about is, what does Medicaid pay for? The…

Lamson & Cutner is pleased to welcome attorney Heather O’Neill to the firm. Ms. O’Neill was born in Northern Ireland, and received her law degree in London, England, in 1991. She was admitted to the New York State Bar in…

Hearing aid technology is improving, thank goodness, because over 80% of people over 85 report at least some hearing loss. And the percentage of people reporting hearing loss is likely to get worse, considering all the incredibly loud rock music…

An article on the website investorjunkie.com recently discussed some of the considerations involved when deciding whether to buy long-term care insurance. The article stated that as a rule of thumb, “if your net worth is less than $500,000, then forgo…

eCareDiary, a website that helps caregivers track and manage the care they are giving to a loved one, has periodically been passing along questions to Mr. Cutner, its Elder Law specialist. The most recent question and David’s answer were posted…

eCareDiary’s tagline is “Simplifying Life for the Caregiver.” The website enables caregivers to learn about, keep track of, and manage the many issues they may deal with as a caregiver. It includes a diary section, a resource center, and a…

Even though it’s now July, it’s not too late to take action! Men’s Health Month seeks to increase men’s awareness, prevention, and education about health issues. Senior men in particular can benefit from regular checkups, a healthy lifestyle, and beneficial…

Last Wednesday, Partner David Cutner spoke at a seminar hosted by Rosemary Camas of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in Scarsdale, New York. The subject was “Aging in Place.” Mr. Cutner was the featured speaker at the seminar, speaking about issues…

Recently, eCareDiary, a website for caregivers, forwarded several questions to Lamson & Cutner’s David Cutner regarding legal planning for aging parents, a senior parent who wanted to transfer assets to a child, and one regarding the difference between an Elder…