Elder Law

Senior citizens require assistance in many areas, and the services of an elder care attorney can benefit seniors and their family members. Here are some important ways that elder care attorneys provide assistance. Create a living will A living will is a legal document...

As your loved one ages, you might worry about their physical and mental health. You may want to know how to detect when your elderly family member needs help to provide them with the support that they need. There are programs that enable the elderly to continue living...

A new federal law is designed to address the growing problem of elder abuse. The law supports efforts to better understand, prevent, and combat both financial and physical elder abuse. The prevalence of elder abuse is hard to calculate because it is underreported, but according to the National Council on Aging, approximately 1 in 10 Americans age 60 or older…

Most of us look forward to a retirement filled with leisure and relaxation, but many older Americans are facing financial difficulties that are destroying their retirement dreams. One article addressed some of seniors’ biggest financial challenges and what they can do to fight back. What follows is a summary of the article. Historically Low Interest Rates For almost a decade,…

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest concerns many of us have as we get older. While you may have been told that all you can do is hope for the best and wait for a pharmaceutical cure, the truth is much more encouraging. Promising research shows that you can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias through a…

There may come a time when your parent is no longer safe living at home due to physical or emotional/social concerns. Instead of moving Mom or Dad to an assisted living or nursing home, in-home care can provide a solution that makes everyone happy— your parent can stay at home in familiar surroundings and you can have peace of mind…

Hospitals can be dangerous places for the elderly, according to a recent article in Kaiser Health News. Even if they recover from the illness or injury that required them to be admitted, many elderly patients deteriorate mentally and/or physically during their stay. The article states that one-third of patients over 70 and more than half of patients over 85 leave…