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 FREE … [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 … [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. … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read More]
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