Do you have a living trust? Have you considered one? As we age, it can become increasingly difficult to manage our assets. Most of us will, at some point, need assistance with these details to help ensure that our financial and other assets aren’t depleted. If you or...
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Year: 2019
How An Elder Law Attorney Can Help Seniors and Their Loved Ones
Many aging Americans depend on family members or friends to help manage their financial, health, and other affairs during retirement and beyond. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise. While consulting with...
Elder Law Attorney – How Do We Help You
Elder Law Attorney, Estate Planning Attorney, Life Care Planning Attorney, and Probate Attorneys, with all the names it can be somewhat confusing to figure out what you are looking for. According to the US Census Bureau, more than 51 million Americans are currently...
How to age in place
Aging in place – Dafoe Law can help – Call and ask about our Elder Care Coordinator and how they can help you age in place. According to AARP aging in place is a goal for 3 out of 4 Americans aged 50 or more. These seniors and near seniors are willing to employ...
Balancing Caregiving and Your Career
Many Americans have a job title above and beyond their career – it is caregiver. Being a caregiver for a senior family member, particularly long-term care, can bring about lost wages and missed opportunities for the caregiver. A report by Genworth entitled Beyond...
The Surprising Health Risks of Hearing Loss
The findings from a 10 year study by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)have reported a link between hearing loss and health risks. The risks include a 50% greater risk of dementia, a 40% greater risk of developing depression and a nearly 30% higher...
Aging in Place with the Internet of Things
Aging in place with the internet of things. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are looking to the future of the US health care system, and it is projected to be overloaded with seniors needing medical care. In 2010 the US elderly population accounted for...
4 Steps to Choosing the Right Nursing Home
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is an important decision and should be carefully considered. It is important for families to take the time to explore nursing home options and to carefully assess the nursing home facilities in order to choose the best care for...
Sleep and Your Health
Sleeping is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health and well being. The amount of sleep you get is particularly crucial if you are a woman – new studies indicate the traditional recommendation of eight hours is not enough. If you are a...
Elder Financial Abuse and The Senior Safe Act
The Senior Safe Act, signed into law by President Trump earlier this year, is designed to protect our elders from financial abuse from either within a family or support system, or by scam artists preying upon them. Tens of billions of dollars each year are illegally...