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...]
Steps to Take After a Terminal Illness Diagnosis
Hartford elder law lawyers can provide compassionate and knowledgeable legal representation for people who are facing some of the most difficult and personal decisions in their lives. One situation in which our legal team can help you is if you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. This is a diagnosis that no one ever wants to hear, but knowing in advance that you have limited time left can allow you to make plans for end-of-life issues and can allow you to put plans in place for making … [Read more...]
Is Aging in Place an Option for You?
Hartford elder law attorneys help people of all ages to plan ahead for retirement, illness, old age, or incapacity. One of the main goals of elder law attorneys is to help people protect their quality of life by keeping their assets safe and by ensuring they can maintain as much autonomy as possible in case of illness or injury. For many people who are getting older, one of the biggest issues that can impact quality of life is whether it will be possible for a senior to remain in his or her … [Read more...]
Crossfit Program in Norwalk Helps Keep Seniors Active
A Connecticut elder law attorney provides help to people of all ages with many important issues, from incapacity planning to protecting assets and finding ways to build a strong legacy. One of the things that an attorney can provide assistance with is helping seniors to learn about programs and take advantage of benefits available to them as they get older. For example, an experienced attorney can offer assistance in learning about benefits available through the Veterans' Administration or … [Read more...]
How Elderly Housing Policies Fail Connecticut Seniors
Connecticut elder law attorneys work to help vulnerable seniors take advantage of benefits, enhance quality of life, and improve security. Unfortunately, many seniors struggle to afford the costs of living as they get older. One big issue in Connecticut for seniors is a problem finding affordable and safe housing. News 8 has reported on issues with senior housing in the state, publishing a troubling article called "How elderly housing policies fail Connecticut's most vulnerable." The … [Read more...]
Connecticut Care Facilities Receive National Quality Awards
A Connecticut nursing home planning lawyer helps patients and families to find high quality nursing home care. There are problems with nursing home care in the U.S., with millions of seniors suffering abuse at the hands of paid caregivers. Many nursing homes are understaffed or are staffed by people who don't have proper training. Many care facilities are also owned by corporate conglomerates who don't really care about patients. Within this troubled climate, finding a good nursing home is … [Read more...]
