Many individuals want to stay in their home through old age. Frequently, our clients are concerned that their home is a poor place to age...
Frequently, disputes with nursing homes related to resident care arise. When they do, the contracts, policies, and documents of the nursing...
One of the most frequent issues I face revolves around the discharge of a resident from a nursing home. Often times, an agent or advocate...
Personal representatives, or executors, of estates need to be aware of the procedure that is used to probate an estate with a will. The executor...
Elderly people who value their independence and are accustomed to living alone are increasingly becoming incapable of doing so. The need for...
There is ample research to suggest that family caregivers are more distressed by behavioral problems and changes in the personality of their...
Financial elder abuse has been described as the fastest growing type of crime in the U.S. To avoid having this happen with your senior loved...
“Spending down” your assets is the term used to describe the reduction of your assets in order to qualify for Medicaid. There are some assets...
Spending down your assets is the term used to describe the reduction of your assets in order to qualify for Medicaid. There are some assets...
Many older Americans who need help with activities of daily living, such as hygiene and medication, have trouble affording the assisted living...
Naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs) are communities that were not initially created for seniors, but rather evolved over time...
Americans are living longer than ever before, and for many people, Social Security retirement benefits represent only part of the income they...
Older people are getting divorced more frequently than ever before. Divorce can be a significant roadblock for retirement planning and financial...
Deciding what type of health insurance to get can be a daunting task for seniors. Medicare is highly regarded and very popular, but Medicare...
A new wave of high-tech home devices could help monitor seniors’ health and safety in the home, potentially allowing them to stay at...
Many people on Medicare assume that the program will cover any medical costs they encounter, including the cost of care in a skilled nursing...
Veterans who need long-term care services like in-home care or residence in a nursing home can receive financial assistance through the Veterans...