Whether you are a senior yourself, or you are the loved one of a senior, you should be aware that seniors are at an increased risk of a fall. In an effort to help you prevent serious injury, a Westport elder law attorney at Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. explains what you need to know about preventing senior falls. Did You Know…? Not surprisingly, the risk of a fall increases with age, putting seniors at a significantly higher risk of a fall related injury. While … [Read more...]
My Sister and I Disagree about Medical Treatment for My Mother. What Are Our Options for Settling the Dispute?
Few things are more emotionally trying than watching your aging mother’s physical and/or mental health deteriorate to the point where she can no longer make decisions for herself. If you find yourself in just that situation, someone will have to step in and make health care decision for your mother. What happens if you and your sister (or another sibling) cannot agree on who should make those decisions? What options are available to settle your dispute? A Glastonbury elder law attorney at … [Read more...]
What Everyone Needs to Know about Alzheimer’s Disease
As the population of older Americans continues to grow at a historic rate, issues that impact the elderly are now taking center stage in the American conscious. One of the most worrisome of those issues is the Alzheimer’s crisis. Whether you are nearing your “Golden Years” yourself, or you have a loved one who is, you need to understand Alzheimer’s disease. The Glastonbury elder law attorneys at Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. explain what everyone needs to know about Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
Opioids and Elder Abuse
You undoubtedly know about the opioid crisis in the United States. You may also know that the population of older adults (age 65 and older) in the U.S. is increasing at a rate never before experienced in this country. What you may not know is that the two are related to each other. A recently published article by the University of Southern California Center on Elder Mistreatment explains the correlation between the growth of the senior population and the opioid crisis in the U.S. The Westport … [Read more...]
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
The older population in the United States is growing at a historical rate, due in equal parts to the Baby Boomer generation reaching retirement and the simple fact that the average life expectancy in the U.S. has almost doubled in the last century. The increase in seniors has caused a corresponding increase in issues that impact the elderly, including nursing home abuse. Fortunately, there are nursing homes that provide competent, caring, and compassionate care to patients; however, you must … [Read more...]
Connecticut Elder Abuse Registry Passes Committee
Elder abuse and neglect is something we should all be concerned about given the fact that we will all (hopefully) be among the elderly ourselves one day. Although elder abuse is not something new, it has only gained national attention in recent years, due in large part to the dramatic increase in the senior population. Lawmakers across the country are wrestling with how best to confront the issue of elder abuse and neglect. In Connecticut, a proposal to create an elder abuse registry recently … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask an Elder Care Attorney
The population of older adults in the United States has grown in recent decades at a historical rate -- and shows no signs of slowing down in the decades to come. On the contrary, experts tell us that the older population (age 65 and older) will outnumber their younger counterparts (age 21 and younger) for the first time in history by the year 2050. Along with the population explosion has come a spotlight on elder issues and concerns. While seniors face many of the same legal problems that … [Read more...]
Connecticut Ranked in Bottom Half of States for Elder Abuse Protection
America is experiencing a historic growth in seniors – and that growth is not projected to slow down anytime in the near future. With the dramatic increase in older Americans has come an increased awareness of issues that impact them, including the prevalence of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. States across the nation are scrambling to try and prevent, or at least combat, the problem of elder abuse, with varying success. According to a recently released study by Wallet Hub, the … [Read more...]
Connecticut Paying Families to Care for Elderly Relatives
Connecticut elder law attorneys know that many seniors struggle to afford the costs of long term care. Many older people also dread the idea of having to move into a nursing home or having to be cared for by strangers. While there are skilled healthcare professionals who provide assistance to older people, elder abuse is still a big problem and often even the best and most caring health aide or care provider does not have the same level of concern and affection as a senior's family … [Read more...]
How Can Seniors Pay for In-Home Nursing Care
Many seniors will require long term care of some type as they get older. Glastonbury elder law lawyers can help seniors to find ways to afford the care that they require. While some elderly individuals will end up needing nursing home care, many older people would prefer to try to stay in their homes as long as they possibly can. For many seniors, this means utilizing long-term care services at home. Long term care services provided in the home could be beneficial to seniors who cannot do all of … [Read more...]
