Most older Americans do not want to leave their homes. A national survey by the AARP found 75% of people age 50 and above want to age in place – meaning remain in their house and a part of their community throughout their golden years. It makes sense. The home...
Cognitive decline among older U.S. adults is increasingly a concern. According to the CDC, about 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. That number is expected to balloon, and quickly. The agency predicts that by 2060, the number of...
One of the things we must consider as we age is our medical care preferences. Are there procedures or machines we are uncomfortable with? Are there specific treatments we prefer over others?It is possible for anyone to make their wishes known well ahead of time,...
About 1.2 million Coloradans were enrolled in Health First Colorado, the state’s overarching Medicaid program, as of November, 2019. It’s a figure that speaks to the importance of the program for many people, particularly older individuals that may need...
Taking on the responsibility of caring for an aging parent is often a family undertaking. If you have any siblings, you may need to come together to do what’s best for mom or dad. Sometimes that’s much easier said than done. There are a number of smart legal options...
As loved ones age, close family members and friends often take on the role of caregiver. One study found that, over a 12-month period, 34.2 million Americans reported providing unpaid care to an adult over the age of 49.Caregiving is a time-consuming, emotionally...
At & , LLC, our elder law attorneys are devoted to improving the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia. We represent seniors, family members of those with dementia and...
A professional may pad billing statements claiming extra hours managing a trust for a disabled client. A son or daughter might claim he or she was just borrowing from mom’s account to explain missing money. What can be done to identify these issues, stop the damage...
The findings of a recent study involving 158 older adults appeared in the journal Neurology in October. Results strongly suggest that a blood test may soon help to identify Alzheimer’s disease in patients at an early stage, according to the Fisher Center for...
There are many reasons someone would want to make charitable giving part of their estate plan. Not only can it help reduce the tax burden, doing so can leave a positive, long-lasting impact on a community. The unfortunate reality, however, is that there are some...
