Every year, elderly Americans are victims of financial abuse and fraud. This mistreatment comes from international scammers, unscrupulous businesses here in the U.S. and even the care providers and loved ones closest to the victim. No matter who engages in this...
We expect people to treat seniors with compassion and respect, especially when they are struggling with declining health.Unfortunately, not everyone looks at this vulnerable group with kindness and consideration. Too often, exploitative parties look at them and see...
Planning for nursing home care can be more complicated than people realize, especially when it comes to utilizing funds from programs like Medicaid.As such, taking time now to plan for care in a nursing home can allow you make strategic decisions that make it easier...
Fiduciary duty is something people may not think about until they are in a stressful, upsetting position. Often, the subject arises after someone becomes very ill or passes away. Under these circumstances, it can be very difficult to know what to do, and perhaps more...
Having a will in place is an effective way to share your wishes, protect your assets and direct loved ones in how to manage your affairs after you are gone. Because of how important wills are, every adult should have one.That said, some wills are vulnerable to...
There are hundreds of thousands of people in skilled nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Unfortunately, too many of these residents do not get the care or services they deserve.To protect yourself and your loved ones from inadequate care, there are some...
As people get older, their future care needs become increasingly important to think about. How will they pay for care if they suffer a serious illness or injury? What will their quality of life look like if they live in a nursing home or assisted living facility?These...
As parents or grandparents age, it is natural for younger members of the family to step up and care for them, just the same as their parents or grandparents cared for them when they were young.Unfortunately, opportunistic people will instead take advantage of older...
If you or your loved one becomes incapacitated, Colorado courts can assign a legal guardian to make decisions regarding the ward's welfare, support, health, education and care. This person is typically someone appointed by the ward himself or herself, a spouse or an...
Relationships and family structures are more diverse than ever, and people have different goals and needs. That is especially true when it comes to estate planning.However, too many people assume that rigid, standard estate plans will suffice when they have a...