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The Problem with Resisting Assisted Living

The Problem with Resisting Assisted Living

Making the decision to move an older person from their home to a place where they can live safely is a tough choice for all involved.  A move to an assisted living facility is one option.  These facilities provide care for people who need services such as medication...

As our parents age, it is natural that their abilities will change and decline over time.  So many people are unsure how to distinguish what is to be expected from something more ominous.  Certainly a memory loss may be an indication of a disease such as Alzheimer’s,...
What is a Life Care Plan?

What is a Life Care Plan?

What is a Life Care Plan?  A life care plan is a form that summarizes a person’s health and treatment plan. It identifies the health condition, providers, medications and emergency contacts, and options for care.  Normally, the plan is completed in consultation...
What are Elder Services?

What are Elder Services?

Frequently, when we first meet with clients, they express the need to create a plan to protect their aging loved ones. This need usually stems from witnessing their loved ones struggle with navigating activities of daily living. You may have heard the term “Elder...
What is Geriatric Law?

What is Geriatric Law?

As Americans continue to live longer, the law has adapted to meet the legal needs of the population. This practice area is referred to as Geriatric Law, or Elder Law. Many people may have heard the term “Geriatric Law.” Often, however, when we first meet with...