By Vincent J. Russo, CELA, CAP, Fellow
Through the Wounded Warrior Project Independence Program Continuous Care Services, veterans and caregivers are connected with experts to develop long-term care plans and remain in settings that are as independent as possible.
By Dale Hower, MBA
Profitability isn’t usually the result of one big initiative. It’s the product of consistently making smart, informed decisions.
By Jim Conley
First as a journalist and now as an attorney, Stephanie Townsend Allala has always been committed to standing up for what’s right and serving those in her community.
By Miguel Rivera, M.D.
As an elder law attorney, you are often the first to sense that something has shifted. This article provides a practical lens for understanding dementia and capacity, including the signs you shouldn’t ignore.
By Stephanie Townsend Allala, Esq.
Not everyone who meets Social Security’s definition of disability can get a disability determination from the SSA. This article discusses the uneven application of Medicaid Estate Recovery exemptions for adult children with disabilities.
By Robert W. Fechtman, CELA
Creating an effective special needs trust is a balancing act that honors the grantors’ wishes, addresses the beneficiary’s needs, and complies with public benefits programs.
By Molly R. Ciaccio, Esq.
How a social work perspective can inform and enhance effective legal practice and client-centered problem solving.
By Mary Lynn J. Rynkiewicz
One of the most meaningful experiences I’ve had during my time at NAELA was traveling to Boston this summer to meet with three individuals impacted by Medicaid Estate Recovery and to hear their stories.
By Eric J. Einhart, Esq.
For almost 40 years, NAELA has been the trusted home for attorneys who serve older adults, people with disabilities, and their families — providing accurate, well-researched, and practice-ready tools members can rely on.