Errors in medical records are relatively common. Helping older relatives review their medical records may uncover mistakes that could cause future harm. It is worth investing the time to make …
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Family caregivers in the United States assist millions of seniors with their activities of daily living. Together with caregivers who assist disabled relatives, an estimated 65.7 million Americans serve as …
Continue ReadingInvestigation Reveals “Epidemic” of Illegal Nursing Home Evictions
Advocates for the elderly are calling attention to nursing home evictions that violate federal law. Their complaints find support in a 2016 Associated Press investigation. According to elder law attorneys, …
Continue ReadingBooking Airline Flights for an Elderly Loved One Needing Assistance or Special Accommodations
Airline travel can be frustrating for everyone, but it is particularly difficult for seniors who have limited mobility and other special needs. It was especially “unfriendly flying” during Covid-19 and …
Continue ReadingTop 5 Signs Your Elderly Parent is the Victim of Financial Abuse
According to a MetLife study, seniors who are most vulnerable to financial abuse are women who are at least 80 years old, who live alone, and who receive help with …
Continue ReadingHow to Detect Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing homes may be the best option for elderly parents who have serious healthcare needs. Yet every child who has placed a parent in a nursing home worries about the …
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