The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has recently reported that approximately thirty percent of nursing home residents are being medicated with anti-psychotic drugs to control their conduct and behavior. While the issues relevant to behavior are more...
Month: April 2014
Granny Snatchers Beware: New York Adopts Uniform Adult Guardianship Act
On April 21, 2014, the Uniform Guardianship Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (“UAGPPJA”) will go into effect as Article 83 of Mental Hygiene Law of the State of New York. Signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo last October, the UAGPPJA will fill a...
Are You Ready for the Elder Years? (Part 2)
Continuing from my last post, here are a few additional suggestions to ensure you're adequately prepared for the years ahead: 5.) Create a list of professionals involved in your personal affairs. Organize and list the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all the...
