In Case You Missed It … Takeaways from the Elder Law Forum

On this show, we share with you the big outcomes from the annual Elder Law Forum hosted by Pierro, Connor & Strauss on May 11. This day-long program attended by over 1000 professionals gathered 24 leaders in elder care, health care, government, advocacy, law and finance.

We ask two main questions: what are the barriers to living independently and affordably with a disability or as we age? What are the breakthroughs to overcome those challenges?

The answers were frankly astounding and they affect all of us, whether planning for retirement or if needing long-term care now.

Listen as attorneys Lou Pierro, Frank Hemming and Jacob Verchereau give you the takeaways:

• Impact of new rules on New York Medicaid Home Care and why it’s becoming harder to qualify and get care
• Lack of adequate funding on home care, skilled nursing and hospice
• Difficulty in hiring and retaining the workforce that takes care of our vulnerable citizens

There is reason for optimism, however, you’ll hear about the innovations in technology, insurance and disability services that are paving the path forward!