Why Should You Have an Advance Directive?
Kevin stands at the door of Wanda’s nursing home room, tears streaming down his face. The medical staff just finished inserted a feeding tube into Wanda – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want....
Reasons Elder Abuse Occurs and Methods of Prevention
According to the American Psychological Society, elder abuse is the infliction of physical, emotional/psychological, sexual or financial harm on an older adult. Elder abuse can also take the form of...
New Alternatives in Assisted Living
With changes in medicine, technology, and socioeconomics, it’s no surprise that assisted living is changing, too. The rising cost of assisted living means that some families are looking to new...
What a Silver Alert Means and How to Avoid Needing One
Individuals who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are prone to wandering. This is often caused by the decline in cognitive functioning and symptoms such as restlessness and...
Living Trusts Can Help Seniors
It’s an unfortunate fact that seniors can be prime targets for financial abuse and scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their own family members....
Detect and Avoid Common Online Scams
The online world is rife with scams, and the number of people in the online world makes it a target rich environment for scammers. Seniors and near seniors should be aware of some of the more common...
Steps to Take When You’ve Been Appointed Guardian of Property
Your grandfather, Steven, can no longer make decisions on his own. A court appoints you to be Steven’s guardian of property, to help Steven manage his money. You become Steven’s “fiduciary.” The law...
Essential Points to Discuss with Your Aging Parent
Your parent is getting on in age, but you don't have a clear idea if there is a plan in place for their care. It is a difficult topic to broach; no one wants to talk about death and the financial...
Four Ways Mediation Can Save You Time and Money in a Family Dispute
Families fight - there’s no way around it. Whether it’s over the last slice of pie at Thanksgiving dinner or what to do with Mom’s home after she passes, family arguments are unavoidable. When a...
What is Elder Mediation
Elder mediation is the process of resolving a dispute that involves an elder and their family. Making decisions can be difficult, especially when you are deciding on behalf of someone else. Even...