When I vented my frustrations in the post “Elder Law Can Interfere with Good Care,” I had no idea that the title highlighted a growing international controversy. The post was based on my observations of how the technicalities and costs of implementing our laws could lead to real trouble if not addressed. In my follow [...]

In yesterday’s post, I exhibited one of my greatest weaknesses. Because I would never deliberately hurt anyone, I usually assume the majority of people feel the same way. The results of my false assumptions could fill a book longer than War and Peace. The current economic crisis should have been a wake up call for [...]

Updated 10/17/08 After reading this post, click read “Never Assume Anyone Thinks Like You” for more information. Elder law sometimes works against the interests of caregivers and patients. Laws that were designed to protect patients and the government from scam artists have become a nightmare for a number of people who only want to do [...]