Elder Law
Physical Challenges Associated With Aging in Place
AARP estimates that three out of four Americans over the age of 50 are planning on aging in place. These seniors are…

Your Dementia Directives: Hand-feeding and Hydration
We have all witnessed friends and family members die slowly as a result of Alzheimer’s disease. In the final stages of this…

Distinguishing Medicaid and Medicare: Understanding the Variations
The acronym LASA, standing for look-alike-sound-alike, is commonly recognized among healthcare professionals, particularly when referring to medications. When it comes to federal…

Preventing Elder Abuse within Senior Living Facilities
For those with elderly family members or friends residing in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with…

Do Nursing Homes Charge Past Death?
In a 2017 article in The Guardian, authorities in the United Kingdom discovered that some care homes continued to charge families after…

Baby Boomers Leaning Toward Home Sharing
It is becoming more common for baby boomers to age alone, but they do not have many family caregivers to assist them….

Financial Fraud Protection for Our Elders
Despite existing laws, fraudsters find ways to exploit older adults’ financial stability, and more tools need to be developed to prevent them….

Taking Care of Your Ill Spouse When They Leave Home
No matter how hard you try and no matter how much you want to, you can’t keep your ill spouse at home…

Using Annuities to Cover Long-Term Care Costs
The retirement of baby boomers is causing more Americans to require long-term care services, which has led to an increase in the…

Scams and Fraud Related to Medicare
As more people engage in online activity following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, scams and fraud have increased. According to a…