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Recent Cases Shine Spotlight on Financial Abuse of Elderly
February 22, 2012
Financial abuse of the elderly, including pushing them into reverse mortgages without their full understanding, has been perpetrated by mortgage professionals and victims' family members.
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Federal Funding Announced for Alzheimer’s Disease, News for Those Seeking Social Security Disability Benefits
February 21, 2012
The federal government plans to make $50 million available immediately for cutting-edge Alzheimer’s disease research, reflecting the urgency in combatting the disease and providing a reminder that those with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease now can benefit from fast-track evaluation for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, according to Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security disability representation and Medicare plan selection services.
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Appeals Court Rules That Seniors Receiving Social Security Can’t Reject Medicare Eligibility
February 17, 2012
A federal appeals court ruled that seniors who receive Social Security cannot reject their legal right to Medicare benefits, in a rare case of Americans suing to get out of a government entitlement.
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Age Discrimination Suits Jump, But Wins Are Elusive
February 16, 2012
For older Americans looking for work, finding a job can be a tremendous challenge. Someone 55 or older will typically take three months longer to find employment than the average job seeker. And with more people of all ages looking for work in the slow economy, age discrimination complaints are on the rise — but becoming harder to win.
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As Nursing Home Care Improves, Some Problems Slow to Mend
February 15, 2012
More than 560 of the nation's nursing homes have not budged for the past three years from a one-star federal government rating — the lowest on a five-star scale — even as most homes improved, according to a USA TODAY analysis of federal data.
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Overeating May Double Odds of Memory Loss in Elderly
February 14, 2012
Can stuffing your mouth clog your brain? A new study suggests overeating may double the risk for memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), among people age 70 and older.
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Possible $10,000 Tax Credit for Families with Special Needs Adoptions
February 13, 2012
Families who have adopted a U.S. child with special needs from approved foster care systems may be eligible for a federal tax credit of more than $10,000, according to the National Society of Accountants.
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Medicare Data Show Variation In ‘Central Line’ Infection Rates Across States
February 10, 2012
Across the country, one in six hospitals has high rates of one of the most serious kinds of preventable infections — those caused by catheters inserted into large veins, according to new data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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Study Reports That Green Tea Drinkers Show Less Disability with Age
February 9, 2012
Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of people. The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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Social Security Disability Appeals Reached New Record in 2011
February 8, 2012
More people than ever appealed their denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims to the hearing level last year, illustrating the need for representation with disability appeals, according to Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security disability representation and Medicare plan selection services.
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Updates

NAELA Supports President Obama's 2013 Budget Proposal
President Obama's budget for fiscal year 2013 includes programs for older adults and people with special needs. See press release. (February 16, 2012)

NAELA Hosts Annual Learning Experience to Emphasize Peer-to-Peer Education in Elder and Special Needs Law
NAELA hosted the UnProgram, a unique educational meeting where members brainstormed ideas and shared information on Elder and Special Needs Law, from January 20-22, 2012. Ten concurrent sessions were held on a variety of topics intended to help participants learn new ways to improve their practice. See press release. (February 10, 2012)

NAELA Strongly Supports Chairman Sanders’ Reauthorization of Older Americans Act
NAELA expressed strong support for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) recent introduction of a bill to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA). Important initiatives of the reauthorization include meals program improvements, preventive health care, modernization of senior centers, and other programs to promote a greater quality of life for senior citizens and their families. See press release. (January 30, 2012)

NAELA Urges CMS to Deny Florida's Medicaid Waiver Request
NAELA, along with members of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO), met with Marilyn Tavenner, the new Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to discuss opposition to the Florida proposal. Read the letter from LCAO to CMS. See press release. (January 12, 2012)

Attention NAELA Members —
Please disregard any fax you may receive from “N.E.L.A. Association” in reference to your 2012 membership. This is not NAELA and we are working with authorities to investigate further action against this communication.

Please note that NAELA’s address is 1577 Spring Hill Road, Ste 220, Vienna, VA 22182. If you have questions about your membership status, dues, or NAELA benefits, do not hesitate to contact membership@naela.org. (November 15, 2011)

NAELA Files Amicus Curiae Brief
NAELA joined the Special Needs Alliance in submitting an amicus curiae brief to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in the matter of Lewis v. Alexander, which involves special needs trusts and pooled trusts in particular. See brief. (December 16, 2011)

NAELA Co-Sponsors Event for Senate Special Committee on Aging 50th Anniversary Celebration
NAELA is a proud co-sponsor of an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging at the Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, December 14. See press release. (December 12, 2011)

NAELA Calls on U.S. Senate to Confirm Marilyn Tavenner as CMS Administrator
NAELA supports the Obama administration’s nomination of Marilyn Tavenner as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator and urges the Senate to swiftly confirm her. NAELA looks forward to supporting Tavenner as she continues the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). See press release. (December 8, 2011)

Third National Guardianship Summit Results
NAELA, along with nine other organizations that make up the National Guardianship Network (NGN), held the Third National Guardianship Summit: Standards of Excellence in October 2011 at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. The Summit was made possible by grants from the State Justice Institute, the Borchard Foundation Center on Law and Aging, and contributions made by the NGN and other national co-sponsoring organizations. Read more. (December 6, 2011)

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NAELA's Elder and Special Needs Law Video Series

Legal issues that affect aging Americans and individuals of all ages with disabilities are growing in number. Our laws and regulations are becoming more complex, and each state has different laws. Actions taken with regard to a single matter may have unintended legal effects. Hear Elder Law attorneys discuss important topics such as Health Care Decision Making, Guardianship, Medicare, and Medicaid.

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