LANSING, Mich., Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Elder law
attorney and Michigan Medicaid expert David Shaltz will host Elder Law
of Michigan's Medicaid Long Term Care Boot Camp in Southfield December
2, 2010 and in Grand Rapids on December 10, 2010. Art Malisow, of
Mall, Malisow & Cooney in Southfield, and Laurie Murphy, of Miller
Johnson in Grand Rapids, join Mr. Shaltz as local experts. "Art and
Laurie are two of Michigan's most talented elder law and Medicaid
attorneys," said David Shaltz.

Health care reform and state Medicaid policy changes make the Medicaid
Boot Camp an important and relevant training. "The Medicaid Boot Camp
is unique because it teaches people about Medicaid Long Term Care
Programs from the ground up. It's not something you generally learn
about in college, law school or in other professional training," said
Shaltz.

"Attorneys, social workers, financial advisors and people in caring
professions need to understand what Medicaid will pay for as more and
more people in Michigan approach a time in their lives when they need
care. Medicaid pays for some kinds of help for people who can no
longer bathe, dress, eat or handle personal business on their own. In
this economic climate, many families need Medicaid's help to cover the
cost of nursing home and in-home care. The professionals they turn to
for advice must have the best, most up to date and thorough knowledge
to advise them properly," said Kate White, Executive Director of Elder
Law of Michigan. "The Boot Camp is designed to get them grounded in
Medicaid quickly and efficiently."

Times are tough for legal aid programs like Elder Law of Michigan. One
way it is earning revenue to support the Legal Hotline for Michigan
Seniors is by offering training events for a fee in areas in which it
has expertise. Participants have a great opportunity to support legal
aid while getting important high quality training. "It is really a
win-win," said White. "Our presenters donate their time. The Dykema
law firm is donating the printing. And most of our venues are free or
reduced fee. Everyone understands that this is a charitable endeavor.
These upcoming events will be the second time Laurie and Art donated
days and expertise to support Elder Law and we are really grateful,"
said White.

CONTACT: Kate White of Elder Law of Michigan, Inc., 517-896-0347,
kwhite@elderlawofmi.org

SOURCE Elder Law of Michigan, Inc.

Media Contact: Kate White of Elder Law of Michigan, Inc.,
517-896-0347, kwhite@elderlawofmi.org