Gene Richards and CMDA have teamed up with Dignity Memorial to present four free online webinars each focusing on an important estate planning/elder law topic. Register today by calling (734) 261-2400 or emailing info@cmda-law.com.
For those with a family member in a long-term care facility, the MI Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (Ombudsman Program) holds a weekly video/phone conference to answer questions about COVID-19 in long term care facilities.
Every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. you can join the Ombudsman Program for answers to questions about COVID-19 in long term care facilities. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak evolves, the long term care Ombudsman Program continues to advocate for residents in licensed nursing homes, adult foster care, and homes for the aged. This information keeps family and friends informed of ever-changing guidelines for nursing homes and other long term care facilities. Each weekly question and answer session responds to questions the Ombudsman Program has received during the previous week. If time permits, the hosts will also take questions from those in attendance.
Sessions are one hour and take place every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. If you have a specific question you would like answered, please contact the Ombudsman Program at 517-827-8010 and leave a message or send them a detailed email at MLTCOP@meji.org.
How to Join the Weekly COVID-19 calls:
Meeting ID: 829 7146
Please be sure to visit the Ombudsman Program website for more details about the call and for information about COVID-19 and the ombudsman program. Questions and answers discussed each week will be posted on the website.
Caregivers – Don’t miss out! Take advantage of the “Solutions for Family Caregivers Expo” tomorrow (Saturday, October 14) from 9 to 2 at the Suburban Collection Showplace located in Novi, MI. This is a once-a-year event, and only every other year in Oakland county.
I will be there alongside Jim Schuster, Elder Law Attorney, for the afternoon session called “Elder Law Mini-Course for Caregivers.” Drop by our booth. I’d love to see you and personally give you resource materials that will help you be a more informed and effective caregiver.
At no charge, you have access to many experts in seminars on topics such as: maximizing Medicare benefits, caregiver health, hospice, protecting assets, dealing with dementia, grief recovery, getting quality medical care, and elder law. You’ll also have access to an exhibit hall stuffed with businesses providing support services to caregivers. Thousands will attend this event.
Here’s the link for more information about the breakout sessions, times and directions: Caregiver Expo
I hope to see you tomorrow!
We want to share a series of videos (5 total) that demonstrate how Elder Law attorneys can help those with MS. The second video focuses on Coordinating Attendant Care and Available Resources. People with MS, along with their family members, frequently engage caregivers from outside the home to assist in their care and provide respite for the family. Doing so must be done carefully to ensure all legal and tax requirements are met and eligibility for public benefits is maintained. This video focuses on the ins and outs of the various options for obtaining needed attendant care.
These videos were produced through the collaborative efforts of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Stetson University College of Law. The videos will be posted on successive days. Or you can go directly here to watch them all at once.
The elder law team at CMDA is experienced in helping vulnerable clients of every age. We are available to assist younger individuals dealing with a disability or debilitating illness such as MS. We help our clients maintain quality of life and preserving independence for as long as possible. We hope you find value from these videos. We also welcome your feedback. Contact Gene at CMDA’s Livonia office by calling (734) 261-2400 or by email at nrichards@cmda-law.com.
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