You May Need a ‘Durable’ Power of Attorney
A durable power will remain in force, if a court finds that you have become incompetent.
What Has COVID Taught Us about Caregiving
The COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for and complexity of care, accelerating existing trends toward longer duration and more acute long-term care.
Proposed Federal Funds for Home Care Services for the Elderly
For older people and people with disabilities, solving everyday practical problems can be the difference between being able to live at home or being forced to move to an institution. Sometimes people need help getting dressed or making meals. Sometimes they need help managing medications or shopping for groceries.
Alexa, How Can You Help Seniors?
Amazon has two new programs that integrate Alexa into hospitals and senior living communities, the company announced today.
What Do Elder Law Attorneys Do?
Elder law attorneys can help with a long list of legal matters that seniors often face…
What are Latest Trends in Senior Care Facility Design?
The senior care industry has undergone tremendous change recently. While senior care operations may be reshaped and reimagined, the same is occurring to the physical buildings and layouts of senior care communities. New trends are emerging, many of which will likely have a lasting impact on the industry.
Why have Cases of Elderly Financial Exploitation Increased in Recent Years?
The Texas Department of Adult Protective Services (APS) recommended Tuesday morning that community members, aged 65 and older, keep their private information, like social security numbers, passwords, maiden names and bank account information, in a locked drawer or somewhere safe.
What Should I Know about a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order or DNR?
If you are admitted to a hospital for even minor procedures, there is a good chance you will be asked to read and consider signing a do-not-resuscitate order.
How Does a Conservatorship Work?
Britney Spears’ terrible, heartbreaking conservatorship seems almost surreal. How can someone with so much success and wealth find herself in such a position? Could what happened to Britney happen to you or me?
What’s an Enhanced Life Estate?
Your house might be your single most valuable financial asset. So you want to make sure you can give it to those you love when you die, without giving up the farm. That can be tricky.
