There is a common acronym in healthcare called LASA, which stands for “look-alike-sound-alike” and refers to medications. Healthcare workers may recognize the acronym LASA, which stands for “look-alike-sound-alike” and is usually used to refer to medications. Both Medicare and Medicaid were started in 1965 under Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration in
It is common for aging Americans to entrust family members or friends with the management of their finances, health, and other affairs during retirement and beyond. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise. While consulting with loved ones about
There is a report published by the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) entitled Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. The findings give pause when contemplating the future of many Americans who will be living with crippling dementia. Health care and long-term care costs for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) are
The term long-term care (LTC) encompasses a multitude of aspects. Long-term care is comprised of a variety of services that meet medical and non-medical requirements for people who cannot care for themselves for long periods. It is a highly individualized care system that can be formally or informally provided. Formal
While the baby boomer generation ages and international migration continues, the senior citizen population of the United States is increasing rapidly. Although the US average life expectancy has seen a slight three-year decline, many Americans, men, and women live well into their 80s, 90s, and beyond. An elder law attorney
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