Should I Consider Working with an Elder Law Attorney?
March 10, 2023
Elder law attorneys can assist family caregivers in understanding their loved one’s current situation and outlining possible solutions for the future.
Can a Dementia Patient Sign Legal Documents?
February 21, 2023
Families and their loved ones with dementia need to start advance care planning after receiving a diagnosis of dementia. Medical experts and attorneys can help your loved one to be involved in their care planning.
What Documents are Included in Advance Care Planning?
February 8, 2023
Depending on their medical condition, persons with dementia are often capable of making their own decisions regarding legal aspects, such as advance care planning.
Where Should an Estate Plan Be Stored?
January 11, 2023
Safeguarding legal documents and providing access to this information is a big consideration in your caregiving plan.
How to Talk to Parents about Estate Planning
December 30, 2022
With nearly 90% of caregivers providing care to a family member, and the holidays rapidly approaching, it is an opportune time to check in with both aging family members, as well as those performing caregiving duties.
How to Find New Doctor for Mom if She Moves
December 20, 2022
My 87-year-old mom is relocating to live with us. I’m excited to have her but getting overwhelmed at the thought of finding her all new doctors—setting up those introductory appointments and doing all the new insurance paperwork. How can I make sure I don’t miss anything?
How to Manage Aging Parent’s Finances
October 3, 2022
Here are five ways to get started on this important issue of an aging parent’s finances.
Scammers Try to Take Senior for a Ride
September 2, 2022
Email scammers sent an Uber to the home of an 80-year-old woman who responded to a well-timed email scam, in a bid to make sure she went to the bank and wired money to the fraudsters.
Wayward Senior Tracked by Bluetooth Technology
September 1, 2022
An elderly man in Hernando County is back safe and sound with his family after being found through a tracking device planted by his wife.
What’s Going on with Marvel Comics Creator Stan Lee’s Estate?
August 25, 2022
Stan Lee’s estate is one step closer to clearing up a messy legal battle involving accusations of exploitation and elder abuse by the comic book legend’s inner circle, with the settlement of a lawsuit against Lee’s former business manager, Jerardo “Jerry” Olivarez.