Senior Citizens Face Loss of Buying Power, Study Shows
Inflation affects all consumers, but older Americans are facing an especially dramatic loss of buying power.
A Family Caregiver’s Job Is Not Like Any Other
In terms of elder care, isn't it more sensible for a family member to provide assistance at home rather than paying someone else or taking them to a nursing facility? The family member can pay the bills, balance the checkbook,…
As Baby Boomers Retire, States Prepare for The Challenges
The United States is experiencing demographic and cultural shifts. The baby boomer generation continues to “gray” the country and is changing the way individual states set budgets and health care policies. More attention will be paid to the needs of…
Dementia Directives for Hand Feeding and Hydration
Sadly, many of us have witnessed the slow and dehumanizing death of loved ones and friends suffering from Alzheimer's. In the final stages of this and other dementia diseases, there comes a time when your loved one can no longer…
A Guide to Understanding Spousal Impoverishment Protections
A federal law that was passed over 30 years ago was designed to protect the savings of married couples on Medicaid. These protections prevent husbands and wives from bankrupting themselves funding care for their loved ones. They originally required states…
How Estate Planning Differs From Elder Law
During the process of planning your future, both financially and medically, you may wonder what the difference between estate planning and elder law is. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law…
Health Care Estate Planning Documents: An Overview
Estate planning is most commonly associated with wills, trusts, and passing assets to the next generation. However, there is another part of estate planning that doesn’t get as much attention. It concerns advance health care planning. Have you thought about…
A Basic Understanding of Medicaid
Millions of Americans receive comprehensive health coverage and financial protection through Medicaid, a federal and state public health insurance program. The program helps low-income families, individuals, and people with disabilities receive adequate health care and provides nursing home or community…
Abuse of Residents in Senior Living Facilities: How to Address It
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities for the elderly must be constantly monitored for signs of abuse. The National Center on Elder Abuse reports the most common types of abuse include physical (29%), psychological (21%), gross neglect (14%), financial exploitation…
An Overview of How Elder Law Attorneys Benefit Seniors and Their Families
In elder law, a certified elder law attorney (CELA) represents aging adults and their families in legal matters. Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal matters affecting an older or disabled person. Issues related to guardianship, retirement, health care…