When you spend time with elderly relatives, you may recognize signs of mistreatment by their caregivers. The Administration on Aging reports that 28% of older adults live by themselves. Many seniors, however, receive help from in-home caregivers who visit their...
Protecting the elders in a community is incredibly important. These people have put in their time and helped build society. Now they deserve to live the remainder of their lives peacefully. Unfortunately, some people want to bring harm to older people. They may try to...
Thinking and talking about your potential long-term care needs may not be easy or comfortable for you and your family members, but ignoring the topic would be a huge mistake. It is important to know how you want your needs addressed and to have a plan in place for...
Elder abuse can deteriorate self-confidence and threaten life expectancy. While your awareness may play an integral role in recognizing and preventing mistreatment, you can also empower your aging loved ones to advocate for their health. Education and awareness can...
Dementia is the collective name for a variety of neurological conditions that interfere with a person's ability to make decisions, remember details and perform everyday tasks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly 14 million Americans...
To put a loved one in the hands of a caregiver or nursing home is a significant responsibility. If you have a parent or grandparent in a long-term care facility, you deserve the peace of mind that the caregivers will provide excellent care. According to the World...
Elder law attorneys provide a variety of legal services to older adults, their families and their caregivers. Specifically, FindLaw explains that elder law includes such things as the following: Elder rights Elder abuse and injury Estate planning Health care planning...
Deciding to place your loved one in a care facility may be a difficult one. However, many people turn to a nursing home to provide the care and attention their loved one needs. According to PBS, almost 1.4 million reside in nursing home facilities throughout the...
Although discussing your own incapacitation is difficult, it is important to designate a power of attorney to oversee your financial and legal matters while you are still physically and mentally capable of doing so. Most types of power of attorney allow you to handle...
While a seemingly limitless number of scams exist, a large number seek to target the elderly. If a scam succeeds it can have devastating impacts on a senior seeking to preserve his or her assets. Information and awareness often provide the best protection against...