The majority of older adults believe estate planning is important, but less than half of those over 55 have a will, a living will, or health care directives. These documents help guide your representatives to provide the end-of-life wishes you…
Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal issues pertaining to elderly or disabled persons. Attorneys practicing elder law advocate for seniors and create legal plans to help them live better. Elder law may include planning for retirement, Social Security,…
The experts agree that you should not wait until your parent is in cognitive decline to discuss finances with them. It will take time to gather all the information you need for a complete financial assessment of their aging needs.…
According to research, 27% of American adults live alone or are aging alone, whether by choice or unforeseen circumstances. These statistics are expected to increase as societal norms evolve and different ways of living are embraced. Being single is no…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 5.7 million fraud and identity theft reports in 2021. According to The National Council of Identity Theft Protection, cases of fraud are up 70% from 2020. While everyone is at risk for identity theft, senior…
Imagine that you have been married to the love of your life for 55 years, only for your spouse to be diagnosed with dementia a couple of years ago. Despite your best efforts to provide care, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that…
In most of our minds, hospitals are places where we go to recover from injuries or illnesses. That’s not the case for many elderly patients though. They leave the hospital in worse condition than when they were admitted. Even if…
It's a stressful world where we are bombarded with undesirable news, and we also suffer from injuries and illnesses. Chronic pain can be especially stressful. So finding ways to release and cope with pain and stress help people live longer, happier…
You may feel like you are experiencing early dementia, but it may be something else altogether. Of the 5.3 million Americans with Alzheimer’s Disease, approximately 200,000 are under the age of 65. Known as Early-Onset Alzheimer’s, the disease typically strikes people…
Estate planning and elder law differ from one another as you prepare for the future, both in terms of finances and health needs. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law are for…