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Massachusetts Ranked Last Place in Assisted Living Oversight
To shed light on the availability of state records on assisted living communities, seniors housing referral service, A Place For Mom (APFM), analyzed the openness and accessibility of those records in every U.S. state and the District of Columbia. They considered the amount of information available to the public, the ease of access to that information, and the frequency of state inspections or surveys.

The APFM survey is a wake-up call to Massachusetts senior care consumers and elder advocates: Massachusetts placed dead last (51 out of 51) in the rankings. As reported in a series of articles in Commonwealth Magazine, the Massachusetts Executive
Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) has largely failed to fulfill its oversight and inspection mandate, potentially leaving frail residents at risk. Recently-proposed EOEA regulations to change the certification procedures and standards for assisted living residences fail to address the on-going problems at the states facilities.

Massachusetts assisted living residents often pay $5,000 per month or more for a "basic service package with additional charges as more services are needed." APFM's survey drives home the need for  prospective resident to consider seeking the assistance of a care manager so that they can make truly informed decisions
about assisted living options. They may also want to consult with a legal professional for help in
evaluating the terms of the proposed admission agreements. Click here for further information about consumer protection issues in assisted living.
Attend Urban Herb and Garden Fest at Goddard House
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On June 4th, Jessie Banhazel, Founder and CEO of Green City Growers will give a presentation on the current state of the urban agriculture in the Greater Boston area. At the program, you will also be able to create your own potted herb garden to take home. 

The program will take place on Thursday, June 4th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Goddard House, located at 160 Chestnut Street in Brookline.

To learn more and to RSVP, contact Brandon Fisher at 617.731.8500, ext. 110 or [email protected].
Using Immediate Annuities in MassHealth Planning for Single Nursing Home Residents
Last week, I blogged  about how immediate annuities might be used by spouses of nursing home residents to preserve their assets and qualify the nursing home spouse for MassHealth coverage. Immediate annuities are also used by unmarried or widowed nursing home residents, but with less favorable results. In effect, they permit the nursing home resident to pay the MassHealth rate rather than the private-pay rate. 
16th Annual Elder & Disability Law Conference 2015
Join Attorneys Jeffrey Bloom and Harry Margolis tomorrow at the MCLE's 16th Annual and Disability Law Conference 2015. The conference will provide you with updated information and essential tools that you need to represent clients in the ever-evolving areas of elder and disability law. Learn about the key issues facing practitioners from expert faculty who offer practical tips and tools to protect your clients.

The program will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 10 Winter Place in Boston.
Margolis & Bloom Seeks Administrative Assistant
We are looking for a self-motivated person with strong word processing, computer and communication skills to support a very busy office. Firm members work in teams to provide excellent service and representation to our clients. We offer great benefits and a very sociable atmosphere. Duties include drafting and mailing documents, scheduling meetings, filing and answering phones.  Please e-mail your resume along with a cover letter to [email protected].