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Elder Mediation Services
It is amazing how quickly formerly cordial relationships between family members will sour when the family has to deal with care of elderly parents or inheritance at their death.
Financial Abuse of Senior Citizens
Roughly 35 percent of the 25 million persons in the U.S. at age 71 or above have mild cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a Duke University study.
Will Medicaid Take Away Your Home
Federal law allows states to recover money spent on behalf of the Medicaid beneficiary.
The Value of Life Insurance for the Final Years
Life insurance for the final years of life is generally a good thing.
Understanding Powers of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal instrument.
Elder Law and Estate Planning Advice
Many aging seniors rely entirely on family or other trusted individuals to help them.
Why should I use an Elder Law Attorney
As the population of our country ages more people will need help with legal or planning issues unique to aging seniors.
Attitudes towards Aging often Affect Health
This article uses the term aging seniors and final years of life frequently.
Attitudes towards Aging often Affect Health
Among the myriad of wonderful ideas available to caregivers for coping with the care of a loved one, some strategies that can influence the attitude of care recipients are often neglected.
How do Shingles Affect the Elderly and the Immunocompromised
Simply put, Shingles is an attack on the bodys immune system.
How Does Guardianship Help an Aging Senior?
A guardian is an agency or person legally appointed to manage the affairs of an individual who lacks the capacity to make responsible decisions concerning his or her personal matters.
Plan for Long Term Care Before You Need It
Long Term Care Planning is the process of preparing for and funding long term care.
Seniors and Retirees, Consider Using a Reverse Mortgage to Supplement Income
For many seniors and retirees, the hard-earned equity in their home is their single largest asset, yet it is unavailable to use unless they take out a home-equity loan.
The Value of Geriatric Care Management Services
Also known as Care Management or Aging Care Management, a Geriatric Care Manager represents a growing service offering support to adult children who need outside assistance with care and personal management for their aging parents who live close by or far away.
How the Funeral Rule Helps Consumers
In 1984 the Federal Trade Commission established the Funeral Rule to give consumers of funeral services certain protections.
Caring for a Loved One at Home Can Be Challenging
Informal caregivers are family, friends and volunteers who provide care and support for an aging loved one. These selfless individuals are rarely paid for their services and often endure a significant amount of stress while providing care.
Estate Planning As Part of Your Long Term Care Plan
A key deficiency in the process of planning for long term care occurs when seniors fail to provide for the orderly distribution of assets after death or fail to let their family know what to do when the senior can no longer handle his or her own affairs.
Perpetrators of Elder Abuse Are Usually Family Members
Many elderly rely entirely on family or other trusted individuals to help them. Whether it is physiological or psychological, as people grow older they tend to need guidance and support. Unfortunately, the dependence upon caregivers or family members makes an older person more vulnerable to abuse.
Osteoporosis - What You Need To Know
Your body is constantly replacing bone, the older you are, the slower the bone is replaced. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that happens when the body loses too much bone or makes too little bone.
Include End-Of-Life Planning When Anticipating Long Term Care
A key deficiency in the process of planning for long term care occurs when seniors fail to provide for orderly distribution of assets at death and fail to let their family know what to do when the senior can no longer handle his or her own affairs.
