Incapacity due to trauma or disease is something nobody wants to think about. People experience this every day, unfortunately. With this knowledge, many people like to prepare in advance for the kind of treatment they want in the event of…
In nursing homes and assisted living facilities for the elderly, it is critical to be vigilant for abuse signs. The National Center on Elder Abuse reports the most common types of abuse include physical (29%), psychological (21%), gross neglect (14%),…
In 2050, there will be 458 million Americans, including 92.1 million over 65, according to the US Census Bureau. If these projections are accurate, seniors will constitute slightly over 20 percent of the population. By the year 2030, all of…
Elder law deals with legal issues affecting older or disabled people. 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,…
As a result of the passage of the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act on August 10, 2022, US veterans' health care and benefits will be expanded in the most significant…
An annuity is a financial product that pays a fixed amount of money every year throughout the life of the annuitant. Most annuities are deferred, meaning the payout doesn’t occur until a later date. However, you can receive immediate payouts…
Your elder law attorney can optimize your planning if you have a loved one who is aging or if you are concerned about their financial and health well-being. Elder law is a highly specialized area of law focusing on the…
In America, being healthy and secure as you age is very expensive on many levels. The financial toll for millions of the elderly and those families who do their best to care for and support them. Long-term care facilities and…
Medical and technological advancements are allowing 51 million seniors 65 and older to live longer and better lives than ever before. The expanding needs of the US aging population are contributing to an increase in federal government senior assistance programs'…
