We live in a dangerous world. It is a big responsibility to care for another person, and even when things are going well, it can be stressful. A crisis, such as illness, trauma, natural disaster, or any other unexpected adverse event, will make that stress skyrocket. Thinking and adapting are hard when stressed, so disaster […]
While elder law and estate planning are often used interchangeably, there are important differences between the two. While some overlap exists between them, learning and implementing strategies from both law practice types is crucial to prepare for successful aging and preserve a family legacy. Estate planning lets families: Younger people tend to focus on asset […]
According to some sources, long-term care facilities are underfunded by the government. They lack the resources to do proper inspections of residential health facilities. You may have seen the rating system provided by the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS awards stars to healthcare facilities on “Care Compare.” The stars are there to […]
There is no one who wants to think they may be incapacitated by illness or trauma. People experience it every day, unfortunately. With this knowledge, many people like to prepare in advance for the kind of treatment they want in the event of cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, stroke, and brain death. Some people would allow […]
Estate planning is a major concern for the older generation, as you might expect, however, a survey found that 19 percent of people over 72 and 42 percent of those between 53 and 71 do not have an estate plan in place. Although managing these details can seem daunting, and even depressing, the task becomes […]
There is a constant flow of unpleasant news in our world, which is stressful. We also feel stress from injuries and illness. Chronic pain can be especially stressful. So finding ways to release and cope with pain and stress help people live longer, happier lives. Understanding Meditation and Mindfulness Mindfulness is an umbrella term that […]
There are many legal issues affecting older or disabled individuals that fall under elder law. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones, in living better lives. Elder law may include planning for retirement, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, long-term care planning, estate planning, guardianships, […]
An elder law attorney can benefit you if you have concerns about the health and financial well-being of a loved one in the future or if you have concerns about your own aging parents. Elder law is a highly specialized area of law focusing on the legal needs of older adults encompassing more significant issues […]
As the baby boomer generation ages and international migration continues, the US senior citizen population is growing rapidly. Although the US average life expectancy has seen a slight three-year decline, many Americans, men, and women live well into their 80s, 90s, and beyond. An elder law attorney works with seniors, taking a holistic approach to […]
