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Elder Law Attorneys Honor Senior Advocates
May 05, 2008
A law school professor and long-time volunteer advocate, an award-winning newspaper columnist and one of the “fathers” of the elder law profession are the finalists for a National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) award honoring elder activism.
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2009 NAELA Annual Meeting - "A Capital Investment"
March 31-April 5, 2009
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C.
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CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY BY CQ TRANSCRIPTIONS
March 8, 2008
The Elder Justice Act has been endorsed by the Elder Justice Coalition, a national membership organization comprised of 525 groups and individuals dedicated to eliminating elder abuse...
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WALL STREET JOURNAL
April 17, 2008
That means your arrangement with your ex-husband would end, too, unless there's language in your divorce decree that somehow continues payments from his estate...
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The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. Established in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to seniors and people with special needs.
The mission of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is to establish NAELA members as the premier providers of legal advocacy, guidance and services to enhance the lives of people with special needs and people as they age.
NAELA is on the Move!
NAELA has moved into its new office in the Washington, D.C., area. Our new address and contact information is:
1577 Spring Hill Road, Suite 220
Vienna, VA 22182
703-942-5711
703-563-9504 (fax)
naela@naela.org
We look forward to working with you in the New Year.
Register to watch Aging in America: How to Plan for it.
AARP and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) conducted “Aging in America: How to Plan for it” on October 30. In the Webcast, AARP's William Stoner and NAELA's Ronald Fatoullah and Bernard A. Krooks discussed what families can do now to prepare for the future.
The Webcast is now available in a recorded, archived version. Register here, select your media player and you'll link directly to the Webcast.
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| Elder Law Attorney and Geriatric Care Manager Organizations Meet with CMS to Improve Caregiving |
| Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2009 |
| Leaders of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) met recently with senior governmental agency representatives and experts from health care advocacy organizations, |
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| ABC News Nightline, AARP Bulletin and Chicago Tribune -- NAELA Members in the News |
| Posted: Friday, December 05, 2008 |
| ABC NEWS NIGHTLINE, AARP BULLETIN, CHICAGO TRIBUNE -- NOVEMBER 2008 -- NAELA and NAELA Members Rachel Hirschfeld, NAELA President Craig Reaves and NAELA President-Elect Stephen Silverberg were highlighted in recent stories. |
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| Sightseeing Suggestions for the 2009 NAELA Annual Meeting |
| Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008 |
| Don't Miss Out on all the Things To Do in Washington, D.C. |
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| NAELA and SNAPforSeniors Introduce Senior Housing Resource |
| Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 |
| The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and SNAPforSeniors today announced the launch of the NAELA Senior Housing Locator, an online navigational tool with listings for licensed senior housing communities in the country available at NAELA.org. |
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| NAELA and AARP Host Free “Aging in America” Webcast for the Public |
| Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 |
| With Baby Boomers approaching retirement age and the current economic squeeze, advanced long-term care planning is even more crucial. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and AARP will present a free Webcast on Oct. 30. |
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| Senior and Disability Issues, Politics Take Center Stage at Upcoming Elder Law Conference |
| Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 |
| From veterans benefits to examining advance care planning, NAELA's fall convention will offer insight into a range of issues impacting seniors and people with disabilities. Author, attorney and advocate Elizabeth Edwards will deliver the keynote. |
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| Money Magazine and other NAELA in the News |
| Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 |
| MONEY, FT MYERS NEWS PRESS, SILICON VALLEY MERCURY NEWS -- SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2008 -- Elder law and NAELA Members David Pollan and William Edy were highlighted in recent articles. |
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| Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette and other NAELA in the News |
| Posted: Sunday, September 28, 2008 |
| FT. WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE, COURIER POST (NEW JERSEY), LOUISVILLE COURIER-JOURNAL, PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE -- SEPTEMBER 2008 -- Elder law and NAELA Members Keith Huffman, Donald Mark and Jan Warner were highlighted in recent articles. |
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| NAELA Asked to Help Promote Government’s New Medicare Education Web Site |
| Posted: Friday, September 19, 2008 |
| NAELA joined a panel yesterday of the aging industry’s top experts to unveil "Ask Medicare", a new online initiative from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aimed at educating caregivers of seniors and people with disabilities. |
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| Consumer Reports and other NAELA in the News |
| Posted: Sunday, August 17, 2008 |
| CONSUMER REPORTS, ROANOKE TIMES, DAYTON DAILY NEWS -- AUGUST 2008 -- NAELA, NAELA.org, Elder law and NAELA Members Ann McGee Green and Michael Millonig were highlighted in recent articles. |
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| NAELA Search for Executive Director |
| Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 |
| As NAELA moves towards establishing a full-service headquarters operation in the greater Washington, DC area, our first order of business is to find and hire an Executive Director to help lead and oversee the transition from our Tucson offices. |
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