Elderly Woman Thanks Firefighters for Ride to Visit Husband
An 87-year-old woman stranded for hours by a taxi company was given a free ride home in a fire engine, thanks to San Diego firefighters who noticed she was in distress.
Cost of Caregiving Can Cause Conflict
Family members of all kinds have fought over money matters since time immemorial, but it may be worse for cash-strapped caregiving families. The costs of caregiving activities, including hiring aides, buying supplie, and covering medical and pharmacy copays, negatively affect family caregivers’ pocketbooks and morale.
How Do I Know If Dad is Being Financially Exploited?
Elder abuse is one of the most common, yet underreported types of abuse in the United States. Like any other form of abuse, there is often a financial component to keep elders trapped in the relationship.
How Much Sleep Should Seniors Get?
Sleeping too little or too much is associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental health.
How Can I Live a Comfortable Life as a Senior?
Recently, WHO revealed that the percentage of global citizens over 60 years will double from 12% to 22% between 2015 and 2050.
Can I Avoid the Economic Dangers of Caregiving?
If caregiving looms in your future — and it likely does if you’re a daughter, an only child or the one (if you are, you know what I mean) — take time now to protect your financial life.
New Bill Could Make Long-Term Care Insurance More Affordable
Legislation introduced last week in the House of Representatives would reform the tax code in an effort to make long-term care insurance more affordable and accessible for older adults.
Can End-of-Life Planning Increase Control for Cancer Patients?
An end-of-life program that enables patients with advanced cancer to document their wishes can enhance feelings of life completion, improve relationships with healthcare providers and decrease death-related anxiety, according to a presentation at the 2021 Virtual Association of Community Cancer Centers National Oncology Conference.
What’s Elder Law and Do I Need It?
Why Elder Law Is Necessary? In two words: baby boomers.
Why Should I Have a Living Will?
As a review of terms, a will is a legal document that specifies how a person’s estate should be handled only after that person’s death. A living will has nothing to do with how your “things” like property, money, jewelry, etc. are to be distributed. Unlike a will, it is, in fact, a document that comes into play while you’re still alive.
