Elder abuse is not a new problem in the United States, but as the population of older Americans continues to expand at a historical rate, it is a growing problem. The average life expectancy of an … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Elder Abuse
Whether you are an “older” American yourself or you have a loved one who qualifies, May is the time to celebrate older Americans. Officially designated as “Older Americans Month,” the month of May is … [Read more...] about Celebrate Older Americans Month This May
It can be difficult to accept if you are at the point in your life when your parents are starting to show their age. The reality, however, is that the natural aging process will eventually cause some … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Planning for Elder Care
One of the most popular additions to a well-thought-out estate plan is Medicaid planning. Even if you have made it through most of your life without ever needing to qualify for Medicaid benefits, you … [Read more...] about Top Medicaid Planning Tips
The odds are good that at some point during your life you will execute a Power of Attorney. Given how common they are, you may also be named as the Agent in someone else’s Power of Attorney. What … [Read more...] about Can a Third-Party Refuse to Accept a Power of Attorney?
As an adult child, one of the most heart-wrenching decisions you may ever be faced with is deciding that a parent needs the type of care that can only be provided by a nursing home. While the decision … [Read more...] about How to Pick the Right Nursing Home
As an elder law and estate planning firm, we help people prepare for the eventualities of aging. If you develop a retirement plan, you can enjoy your golden years in comfort. You can also prepare for … [Read more...] about Elder Law Answers: Things You Should Know About Medicare and Medicaid
Most senior citizens will need help with their activities of daily living eventually, and this is simply a fact of life that everyone should address. Many adult children provide this type of … [Read more...] about Aging in Place: A Practical Approach
Elder law attorneys assist clients that want to address the eventualities of aging from a legal and financial perspective. There is one issue that stands above the rest, and it is sometimes overlooked … [Read more...] about What Is the Most Important Elder Law Issue?
As elder law attorneys, we keep our eye out for the annual long-term care cost survey that is conducted by Genworth Financial. They have released their 2021 figures recently, and we will look at the … [Read more...] about Elder Law News: Cincinnati In-Home Care Costs Went Up in 2021
