According to the WHO, one in six people over the age of 60 experienced some form of abuse from 2021 to 2022. Two-thirds of staff members at nursing homes and long-term-care facilities admitted they committed abuse during that same period.
Here is a list, in no particular order, of what needs to be done after someone passes to help you during this difficult time.
With an elder care lawyer by your side, handling issues associated with Medicaid and Medicare is easy.
Almost half a million new cases of Alzheimer’s disease will be diagnosed this year in the United States, according to the BrightFocus Foundation. Worldwide, someone develops some form of dementia every three seconds.
If you’re a caregiver, part of your job may be to keep track of your loved one’s legal affairs. You probably know — or are learning — that it’s a big responsibility.
The three main areas of focus for elder law attorneys include health care, estate and tax planning and guardianship matters.
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many older adults are more socially isolated than ever—and thus more vulnerable to being financially victimized.
Money Talks News’ recent article entitled “7 Social Security Benefits You May Be Overlooking” says that the Social Security Administration provides payments to spouses, children and those with disabilities, among others. Let’s look at this in detail. Spousal benefits via a husband or wife. Spouses can get up to half of their husband’s or wife’s…
Why Elder Law Is Necessary? In two words: baby boomers.
Knowing when to retire and when to begin claiming benefits comes down to understanding yourself — and your finances.
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