The population of New York City is aging rapidly. There are 1 million people over the age of 65 living in the city at present, and that number is expected to increase by 50 percent by the year 2030, the…
The population of New York City is aging rapidly. There are 1 million people over the age of 65 living in the city at present, and that number is expected to increase by 50 percent by the year 2030, the…
New York City has many apartment buildings with a no-pet policy, and it may seem obvious that guide dogs for the blind are excepted from such rules. However, people with other disabilities are often helped by service and emotional-support animals.…
The Common Core State Standards Initiative represents an effort led by states to establish a clear set of standards for math and language arts education from kindergarten through the 12th grade. The standards are designed to ensure that students graduating…
As members of the baby-boom generation enter their retirement years, awareness is growing of the importance of palliative care for older patients with chronic illnesses, and how planning can clarify difficult end-of-life decisions. Palliative care is a branch of medicine…
The annual cost of a nursing home stay in New York City has increased dramatically, according to an annual survey by Genworth. In Manhattan, a private room in a nursing home costs $180,000 per year, making Manhattan second only to…
Any trust and estates lawyer in Bloomfield Hills can tell you that they have to ask their clients a lot of very uncomfortable questions. Who really wants to think about their own mortality and contemplate what life will be like for…
“The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.” – E.E. Cummings “Stop this madness,” Willimina howled, as she accidentally stepped in a puddle with her new designer heels. Willimina Hayslett just flew into Los Angeles from New York City to visit her…