What Is Elder Law?
Elder Law is made up of three major categories, which can be broken down further into deeper topics.
How Older Adults Fight Isolation and Give Back to Their Communities
Volunteering and charitable giving are enriching and rewarding ways for older adults to stay connected, fight social isolation, and be engaged while making a difference in their communities.
What Does it Mean to be Dementia Friendly?
“A Dementia-Friendly community is informed, safe, and respectful of individuals living with dementia, their families and caregivers, and provides supportive options that foster a good quality of life.” DFAmerica.org The Dementia Friendly Movement Dementia Friendly America envisions an America where individuals living with dementia and their care partners can live, engage, and thrive in the […]
What Are the True Costs of Living with Dementia?
Without proper planning, the individual with dementia and their family may struggle to cover the costs associated with their care and may face financial stress and uncertainty.
Can Someone Living with Dementia Sign Legal Documents?
Families and their loved ones with dementia need to start advance care planning after receiving a diagnosis of dementia. Medical experts and attorneys can help your loved one to be involved in their care planning.
Texas Updates Alzheimer’s Plan
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) present significant challenges for individuals, families, and communities. To address these challenges, the State of Texas has developed its second in a series of Plans. The 2024 – 2028 Texas State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (The Plan) outlines a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach to improving public education, risk reduction, care coordination, and support for those living with and affected by ADRD.
What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?
Estate Planning may not be something you necessarily WANT to think about, but it could protect your interests and wishes long after you are gone.
How Many Americans Live with Dementia?
About one in 10 U.S. adults over 65 has dementia and even more have mild cognitive impairment, updated national estimates suggested.
Navigating Long-term Care Challenges: A Useful Guide for Women
Women face unique challenges as they age. According to the Population Reference Bureau, a Washington-based think tank, women live about seven years more than men. Living longer means planning for a longer retirement.
Use Estate Planning to Prepare for Cognitive Decline
Data from sources like the U.S. Census Bureau shows in no uncertain terms that the U.S. population has grown older over the prior two decades.
