Aging Answers

In the latest Aging Answers podcast episode, Shana Siegel covers the rising trend of Gray Divorce, impacting people aged 50+. Joining her is divorce coach Lisa Lisser from LZL Coaching, sharing insights on divorce later in life, building strategic partnerships, and essential transition updates to estate documents. Facing this chapter can be overwhelming—but with the right guidance, it doesn’t have to be. This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. #NorrisMcLaughlin #Eldercare # Thirdact #Graydivorce

In this episode, Shana sits down with Money Coach Michelle Feeley to discuss staying financially secure in retirement. From managing healthcare costs to protecting yourself from scams, they provide actionable tips to help you plan for a secure financial future. This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. #ElderCare #RetirementPlanning #FinancialSecurity #Caregiving #NorrisMcLaughlin

Shana explores the realities of being part of the Sandwich Generation—balancing the responsibility of caring for aging parents while supporting adult children. Drawing from her own experiences, Shana shares practical tips and essential strategies to help navigate these challenging situations. This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. #ElderCare #Caregiving #SandwichGeneration #LongTermCare #NorrisMcLaughlin

Shana Siegel, the chair of our Elder Care and Special Needs Practice Group discusses the New Jersey Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights with Erdal Turnacioglu of Erdal Employment Law. As a result of this law, which took effect on July 1st, employers are now required to pay domestic workers the state's minimum wage, provide written contracts, and many other requirements. In this podcast, Shana and Erdal discuss the impact of the NJ Domestic Worker's Bill of Rights on clients who have home health care workers and other aides in their homes. This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. #Eldercare #Elderlaw #newjersey #billofrights #norrismclaughlin

In this episode, Shana, chair of our Elder Care and Special Needs Practice Group, is joined by Gerda Maissel, MD, BCPA, the President and Founder of My MD Advisor. Shana and Dr. Maissel discuss healthcare advocacy and how Dr. Maissel serves as a navigator for patients dealing with complex medical issues.   This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. #Healthcare #Patients #Doctors #ElderCare #NorrisMcLaughlin

Shana Siegel, chair of our Elder Law and Special Needs Practice Group, is joined by another guest! Faye Simon, editor-in-chief of Exceptional Parent Magazine, joins Shana to discuss how EP Magazine is a great source of information for individuals with disabilities and their families. Faye also shares how she and her husband were able to save the magazine and keep it in circulation. This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. #eldercare #magazine #podcast #families #disabilites

Shana Siegel, Chair of our Elder Care and Special Needs Practice Group, is joined by Adrian Allotey, an end-of-life doula and owner of You Are Not Alone Elder Care. Shana and Adrian discuss how an end-of-life doula can help ease the transition for individuals and families dealing with a terminal illness and how this process can be peaceful and meaningful. #AgingAnswers #EndOfLife #Doula #ElderCare #NorrisMcLaughlin This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants.

Shana Siegel is joined by attorney Marisa Lepore Hovanec to discuss elder care and family law, as well as the rise of divorce in seniors and the unique situations that come with those types of divorces. Shana and Marisa also discuss things to be mindful of when one of the divorced parties has a disability or there is a child with a disability involved. This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the  personal views and opinions of the participants. #ElderCare #Divorce #ElderDivorce #FamilyLaw #NorrisMcLaughlin

Shana Siegel discusses two proposed Medicare rules from CMS and how they might change the elder law landscape.

In this episode, Shana Siegel is joined by her colleague associate Michelle Scanlon to talk about Medicaid Disenrollment and how to fix one’s eligibility during the 2023 grace period. This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants.

In this episode, Shana Siegel is joined by her colleague associate Michelle Scanlon, to talk about the myths and truths of Medicaid. This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants.

In this episode, Shana Siegel is joined by Senior Placement Specialist Connie Pizarro, to talk about tips for finding the right senior living facility. This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants.

In this episode of Norris McLaughlin’s Aging Answers, Shana Siegel is joined by New Jersey Medicare broker Andrew Vasta to discuss the options and pitfalls of navigating Medicare enrollment and open enrollment season. This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants.