Archive for April 2024
A major update in nursing home care regulations
Last week the Biden Administration announced a pivotal update to nursing home care regulations, introducing the final Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Rule. This significant regulatory change in nursing home regulations aims to enhance the quality of care for residents in facilities that receive federal funding through Medicare and Medicaid. What’s new? Under the new rule,…
Read MoreHospice care
Last week’s Hurley Elder Care Law blog explored palliative care services. This week we dig into hospice care and some of the differences between these often-confused services. Who is appropriate for hospice services? Hospice care is specifically designed for individuals who are nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or…
Read MorePalliative Care
Hospice and palliative care are both specialized types of care designed to provide comfort and support to individuals facing serious illnesses, but they serve distinct purposes and are structured differently in terms of services and payment. Today’s blog will concentrate on palliative care which is a holistic approach that focuses on relieving symptoms, pain, and…
Read MoreA holistic approach to the practice of Elder Law
Hurley Elder Care Law stands out as a distinguished member of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA), a nationwide association of elder law firms dedicated to providing comprehensive legal, care coordination, and advocacy services to elders and their families facing the complexities of aging, chronic illnesses, and disabilities. Hurley Elder Care Law is…
Read MoreDemystifying the hospital discharge process
Last month ACAP North Atlanta hosted a panel of experts for their March program, “My loved one is being discharged from the hospital already? Now what?”. The crowd of caregivers received answers to many questions that helped demystify the hospital discharge process. Understanding this valuable information can make the hospital discharge process less stressful for…
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