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Category Archives: Newsletter

Long Term Care Industry Must Be Accountable, Says Advocate

Newsletter, Tucson Elder LawBy Robert FlemingAugust 21, 2000

AUGUST 21, 2000 VOLUME 8, NUMBER 8 By Patricia Nelson* I disagree with a recent Elder Law Issues assertion that higher reimbursement rates are automatically required to meet nursing home staffing needs (see More On DHHS/HCFA Report Of Nursing Home Staff Shortages). Before such conclusions can be made, I await Sen. Charles Grassley’s US Committee…

“Common Law” Trust Provides No Shield Against Lawsuit

Newsletter, Tucson Elder LawBy Robert FlemingAugust 14, 20002 Comments

AUGUST 14, 2000 VOLUME 8, NUMBER 7 Nancy Bracken, an 82-year-old widow living in Tennessee, thought she had found an excellent investment for her life savings. Richard Earl, managing director of something called Financial Services Company, convinced her that she could make good money by helping to finance a treasure-hunting operation in Florida. Between July…

More On DHHS/HCFA Report Of Nursing Home Staff Shortages

Newsletter, Tucson Elder LawBy Robert FlemingAugust 7, 20001 Comment

AUGUST 7, 2000 VOLUME 8, NUMBER 6 Last week Elder Law Issues reported on a government study of nursing home staffing and safety. This week we continue that report. The full DHHS/HCFA report is now online.] As described last week, the Department of Health and Human Services report recommends minimum staffing levels for nursing aides,…

Government Reports Nursing Home Staffing Is Inadequate

Newsletter, Tucson Elder LawBy Robert FlemingJuly 31, 20001 Comment

JULY 31, 2000 VOLUME 8, NUMBER 5 In 1990 Congress became concerned about the quality of care in American nursing homes. The Department of Health and Human Services was directed to prepare a report on nursing homes by the beginning of 1992. Last week DHHS finally sent the first part of that report to Congress…

Will Omission Does Not Entitle Estranged Son to Inheritance

Newsletter, Tucson Elder LawBy Robert FlemingJuly 24, 2000

JULY 24, 2000 VOLUME 8, NUMBER 4 The general public is frequently misinformed about wills and estate planning. One pervasive notion is that a will must leave some token amount to every child (or other relative) in order to disinherit that individual. While the most frequent formula is to leave $1.00 to each individual, one…

Family Charges Physician With Neglect In Supervision Of Care

Newsletter, Tucson Elder LawBy Robert FlemingJuly 17, 2000

JULY 17, 2000 VOLUME 8, NUMBER 3 When a loved one is institutionalized, family members usually do not have the skills and information necessary to closely monitor the quality of care. They usually rely heavily on the advice of the patient’s physician to direct the course of treatment. In those cases where the physician becomes…

Agency Mistake No Basis For Retroactive Medicaid Eligibility

Newsletter, Tucson Elder LawBy Robert FlemingJuly 10, 2000

JULY 10, 2000 VOLUME 8, NUMBER 2 The federal-state Medicaid program was designed to make sure poor Americans would receive necessary medical care. It now pays for about half of all nursing home costs. Tragically, the program is so complicated that it often requires expert legal assistance to ensure that benefits are received in accordance…

Lawyer For Proposed Ward Must Advocate Client’s Wishes

Newsletter, Tucson Elder LawBy Robert FlemingJuly 3, 2000

JULY 3, 2000 VOLUME 8, NUMBER 1 At age 61 Sonny Lee is living at the College View Nursing Home in Frederick, Maryland. A little over two years ago Mr. Lee, a lifelong alcoholic, passed out in a public park, was hospitalized and ultimately placed in the nursing home. In recent months his condition has…

Robert L. Johnson

Illegitimate Son Of Long-Dead Blues Singer Receives Royalties

Newsletter, Tucson Elder LawBy Robert FlemingJune 26, 2000

JUNE 26, 2000 VOLUME 7, NUMBER 52 When Robert L. Johnson died in Mississippi in 1938, he was largely unknown. The 27-year-old had a musical gift, and he left a number of blues recordings. There did not appear to be any valuable property in his estate at the time, though, so no probate was initiated.…

Indiana Nursing Home Patient Not Liable For CNA’s Injuries

Newsletter, Tucson Elder LawBy Robert FlemingJune 19, 2000

JUNE 19, 2000 VOLUME 7, NUMBER 51 Carol Creasy worked as a certified nursing assistant at Brethren Healthcare Center in Flora, Indiana. She had worked at the facility for almost two years. Among the residents she helped care for was Lloyd Rusk, an Alzheimer’s patient with a tendency to be combative. Mr. Rusk was first…

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