The eCareDiary is a website that offers regular information and updates to caregivers of the elderly and disabled. Partner David Cutner regularly answers questions for readers, as Mr. Cutner is a member of the panel of experts on the eCareDiary…
Partner David Cutner was recently interviewed for an article in FOXBusiness.com, What [Baby] Boomers Need to know About Reverse Mortgages by Casey Dowd, The Boomer.andeuro; In the article, Mr. Cutner explains what a reverse mortgage is, and why people use…
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the challenges are multifaceted and daunting. The emotional strain on family and friends who become caregivers to the patient can be overwhelming. They often become distressed seeing their loved one change…
Partner David Cutner, as an Elder Law Expert on the eCareDiary website, recently answered a new question posted by a user of the site. The question was, If I have Medicaid home care, can I select my own caregiver, or…
Alzheimer's Disease, named after psychiatrist and neuropathologist, Alois Alzheimer, is a mentally degenerative disease that impairs cognitive function. It is a form of dementia that affects people both in mid-life and later in life. Today, approximately 5.3 million Americans have…
While the Fully Integrated Duals Advantage (FIDA) Program is not yet in its mandatory phase for seniors receiving both New York Medicaid and Medicare, it is very important to be aware of upcoming gaps in insurance coverage. Presented as the…
Under New York law, there are just (6) ways in which a nursing home may discharge a patient from their facility. 1. The patient's health improved and care at the facility is no longer essential. 2. The discharge is necessary…
If your parent is living with you, can he or she still qualify for Medicaid? The answer is - absolutely. Often an ill parent, or one that requires some care, moves in with an adult child. The child ends up…
eCareDiary, an online web site for caregivers and people needing long term care, recently published a response by Lamson and Cutner partner David Cutner to the question -- Is an Estate Attorney mandatory in setting up an Estate Plan? In…
An article on the front page of the New York Times today entitled To Collect Debts, Seizing Control Over Patients discussed a case where a nursing home applied for guardianship over one of its patients. The patient had previously granted…