When a situation occurs which disrupts the relationship that a grandparent has with their grandchild and that situation causes an estrangement of the relationship, it is of great concern.
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Nursing Homes
The concept of a residence set aside solely for the elderly and infirm was unknown until the nineteenth century.
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Medicare & Medicaid
Medicaid is a state and federally funded health care insurance program available for low-income individuals and families as well as those who can demonstrate need. There are over 25 different categories under which a person can be eligible for Medicaid benefits. A person who falls into any of these categories will be eligible for Medicaid benefits. The eligibility categories can
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Estate Planning
Estate planning is the work done by you and your senior law attorney to make sure that your healthcare and well-being are provided for while you are alive. Estate planning is also the process of making sure your assets are handled in accordance with your wishes should you become incapacitated and upon your demise. A question that often arises is
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Age Discrimination
In the workplace today it is not uncommon to be a victim of age discrimination. Since there are more senior citizens in the workplace today, age discrimination among elderly workers is more common. People older than 55 years of age who are otherwise qualified are passed over by businesses because of the stigma of age. The original “Age Discrimination Employment
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Elder Abuse
Difficult as it is to imagine, it is estimated as many as two million elderly people suffer some form of abuse or neglect. Elder abuse can happen in any venue – at home, a nursing home, an assisted living home. And senior abuse, also known as elder abuse, can take many forms. It can be dealt out by family members,
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Social Security
In 1935 Social Security was created as a response to the deep pain caused by the Great Depression. In the last 75 or more years it has become an important part of retirement which is at times complicated to the point that you need the assistance of a legal expert referred to as an elder law attorney. What we know
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Elder Fraud and Financial Scams
Because it is likely that most senior and elderly citizens generally have an “eggs nest”, own their own home, have stocks and access to credit, they are potential targets for fraud and scams. Older Americans are less likely to hang up on a caller, more likely to listen, and less likely to report issues involving a fraud or scam. Once
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Assisted Living for Seniors
For parents with only one child, this is a difficult situation. And even if there is more than one child the sharing of burden can often seem difficult and unfair. Eventually it may come to a situation where the family will seek outside help for care of the senior. Help Outside the Family Group Public and private agencies offer a variety
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