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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Parents are familiar with guardianships in the context of making wills. When parents have minor children, lawyers encourage them to nominate a guardian who will care for their children if …
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The coronavirus pandemic has caused more than 290,000 American deaths from COVID-19, a chilling fatality rate that may reach as high as 329,000 before the end of the year. Although …
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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 …
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Advocates for the elderly are calling attention to nursing home evictions that violate federal law. Their complaints find support in an Associated Press investigation. According to elder law attorneys, nursing …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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