Third-party scammers exploit the good intentions of people who want to believe they are donating to a charitable cause. Older adults trying to figure out what is real may become overwhelmed by the constant influx of electronic mail, fake mirror websites, fake GoFundMe pages,…
Discussing your mortality openly and honestly with family can be sobering, but sensible. No one enjoys thinking of death, and yet with forethought, you can ensure that your estate plan and your healthcare arrangements best reflect your wishes. It is…
It is expensive to age well and securely in America. The financial burden falls on millions of the elderly and their families. Long-term care facilities and retirement communities cost staggering amounts of money, as do the high costs of premiums…
In the holiday season, third-party scammers look for opportunities to exploit the good intentions of those wanting to help those less fortunate with charitable donations. Auto call lists that easily identify older victims and the ubiquitous online world of emails,…
As this article is being written, we don’t know for sure what the final result of the “Build Back Better” bill that Congress is working on will be. We do have some indication. As of mid-November, we know where things…
Suppose that a couple has run the family farm for a long time, but they’re getting on in years and thinking about moving into a smaller place. One of their daughters and her husband help run the farm, but the rest…
Any action or failure to act that causes unreasonable suffering, misery, or harm to the patient is considered nursing home abuse or neglect. It can include assault of a patient, but can also include withholding necessary food, medical attention, or…
At some point in time, you are likely to be asked to be power of attorney for an elderly or ill loved one. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs.…
Imagine a nursing home responsible for hurting a loved one by abuse or negligence and you want to bring a lawsuit. You would want a jury of your peers to decide whether and how much the facility should compensate you…
It is nothing short of a national tragedy; 45 percent of aging Americans are not making it financially to meet their most basic needs. Many of these older adults must routinely shuffle their available resources in an attempt to keep…