Category Archives: Elder Law
Preparing For The Possibility You or A Loved One May Need Nursing Home Care
The older we get, the more difficult it often becomes to maintain our health and independence. An accident, such as a slip or fall or an illness could be the thing that pushes us past the point where we can perform daily tasks or meet our own needs. Preparing yourself in the event that… Read More »
Protecting Seniors Against Financial Abuse
For those who have worked hard over their lifetime to accumulate property and assets, protecting those resources is a primary concern. In terms of estate planning, your savings are meant to enable you to live the type of life you want in retirement, making sure you are provided in the event of illness or… Read More »
Choosing A Nursing Home Care Facility
Whether to ensure and protect the safety of yourself or for a family member or friend, the right nursing home care facility can be a lifesaver in terms of providing the medical care and support services you need, while also meeting social and recreation needs as well. At the same time, choosing the right… Read More »
Home-Based Medicaid Services
Many older Americans today are healthier and more active than ever before. Diet, exercise, and advances in medicine and medical procedures allow more people to maintain an active lifestyle and retain their independence well into their seventies and beyond. At the same time, while the effects of aging may have less of an impact… Read More »
Communicating With Your Doctor
As we get older, doctor visits often increase and begin to be a regular part of life. Whether seeking treatment for a chronic health condition or simply getting regular checkups, these visits are important for maintaining both our present and future health and maintaining the lifestyle we enjoy. In order to protect your health… Read More »
Identifying Risk Factors For Nursing Home Abuse
With the aging of America’s baby boomer population, elder care has become an increasingly important issue. Many people today deal with the question of how to best provide the care that aging parents, grandparents, and loved ones need, and nursing home care often turns out to be the best available option. Unfortunately, as increasing… Read More »
Contesting a Will
The death of a loved one can bring out a variety of complex emotions. It is a difficult time, with preparations to be made, forms to be filled out, and relatives and friends of the deceased to contend with. Everyone claims to want what is in the best interests of the person who passed… Read More »
Important Healthcare Documents for Older Americans
The choices we make concerning our health and wellbeing are a highly personal matter. We all have the right to make our own decisions regarding how we care for and maintain our bodies and minds, and when we are ill, we have the right to choose the course of treatment that best serves our… Read More »