When Grandparents Want To Become Guardians
Sometimes grandparents have to step in and care for their grandchild. Be it accidental death, drug addiction, or abandonment, the... Read More
Elder Law, Estate Planning Elder Law
Discussing Your Parent’s Age-Related Needs This Holiday Season
For adult children with aging parents, the holidays are an excellent time to take a moment to think about your... Read More
Elder Law When Parents Don’t Want to Move Out
Getting older is not easy. Our bodies decline, friends and loved ones die, and sometimes we even lose our ability... Read More
Elder Law Fiscal Cliff? Try an Eldercare Cliff
As a recent Forbes article points out, there is another cliff looming for many Americans that isn’t commonly talked about.... Read More
Elder Law States Opting-Out of Medicaid May Cause Rise in Private Insurance Rates
Recently, the state of Mississippi decided that it would become the first state to reject participation in the Medicaid expansion... Read More
Elder Law How to Spot Signs of Elder Abuse
For many, the idea of placing one or both parents into a nursing home or assisted-care facility can be quite... Read More
Elder Law Feds: Medicaid Delay Could Cost States
The Federal government recently sent a letter to states informing them that if they delay in adopting the Medicaid expansion... Read More
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid More Children Caring For Elderly Parents, And Paying a Price
A new report from the AARP shows that more and more Americans are spending time caring for elderly family members.... Read More
Elder Law, Long Term Care Important Elder Law Terms You Need to Know
In the day-to-day practice of elder law, attorneys often use terminology that we can forget is not commonly encountered by... Read More
Elder Law, Estate Planning Study Says Isolation A Deadly Risk to the Elderly
Scientists have long known that seniors who don’t have any close social ties and who feel isolated or lonely are... Read More
Elder Law Alzheimer’s Early Warning Test May Soon Include Walking
According to research released in July, scientists say that the way a person walks may help in identifying those suffering... Read More
Elder Law, Incapacity Planning Seniors who Volunteer are in Better Health
Scientists who study aging and its effects on people’s health have long known that regular activity is very beneficial for... Read More
Elder Law, Retirement Planning