Does the “Village Mentality” Work to Take Care of Our Elderly Loved Ones?

Does the “Village Mentality” Work to Take Care of Our Elderly Loved Ones? As elder care costs increase, more and more elders and their loved ones are considering at-home care options with family caregivers. Of course, while our loved ones usually prefer this approach at home to living in a nursing home or assisted living […]

The Three Key Estate Planning Documents

The Three Key Estate Planning DocumentsEstate planning can require that a client and attorney work through sensitive legal and financial information touching every aspect of a client’s life. At its core, though, clients most often need three essential documents. This article is meant to be an extremely high-level, basic description of these three documents and […]

Don’t Let The Sun Go Down on Your Loved Ones

Don’t Let The Sun Go Down on Your Loved Ones​​Elders with one of the various diagnoses of dementia tend to exhibit strange behavior during the late afternoon and evening hours. Memory loss and confusion are mainstays of the disease but as day turns to night, patients tend to exhibit changes in personality, irritability, and behavioral […]

3 Easy Ways to Reduce Risk Of Elders Falling

3 Easy Ways to Reduce Risk Of Elders Falling​A fall can carry with it serious consequences, especially for an elderly loved one. A fall can lead to a fracture, such as a wrist, arm, or hip, and that can lead to a hospital, rehab stay, and possible nursing home care.  A fall can transform an […]

If Someone Ignores Your Healthcare Wishes, Can You Sue?

If Someone Ignores Your Healthcare Wishes, Can You Sue?​If Someone Ignores Your Healthcare Wishes, Can You Sue?If you’ve done end of life planning, you likely have a document in which you appoint someone to make medical decisions for you if you cannot make them yourself. It also probably communicates your wishes regarding medical treatment in […]