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You love your mother and want her to be happy, which is part of the reason why you did a lot of research and selected the very best nursing home for her needs. However, what do you do if your mother calls you up with a litany list of complaints against the nursing...
Identity theft can take away everything a person has worked so hard to build and replace it with uncertainty and fear. Seniors face a higher risk of identity theft because many have diminished mental function and do not recognize warning signs until it is too late. ...
Most seniors spend the majority of their adult lives in school and working so they can retire comfortably. Unfortunately, health deteriorates as people get older. In some cases, your loved ones may lose autonomy over finances and other key aspects of their lives. The...
New York residents like you work hard to ensure that your estate provides you with everything you need in life. Going a step beyond that, you want to ensure that it provides for your loved ones after your death, too. Thus, you want to ensure that your estate plan...
The elderly face many obstacles as they age and their physical and mental capabilities decrease. For those living in assisted living facilities, they often must rely on beneficial regulations and agencies that support their best interests and welfare. A new New York...
Even though it’s difficult to think about, there may come a point in your future when you need to spend time in a nursing home. And for that reason, you need to prepare as far in advance as possible. By doing so, you’ll give yourself peace of mind. It’s important to...
Attorneys Jaclyn Kramer and Wayne Carrabus presented a webinar on important topical estate planning and elder law updates. There is a lot of misinformation on social media and this webinar was offered to educate people on how to best protect themselves and their...
As they age, New York residents may find they need more assistance with day-to-day tasks. While family and friends help when they can, it may not be enough to tackle household chores and daily maintenance. If their quality of life begins to suffer, many seniors choose...
If you have a family member who has been newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you likely have witnessed its impact on your family. A diagnosis can spur a range of emotions, including confusion, anger, denial, fear and sadness. The cognitive symptoms of the...
A health care proxy is someone that you authorize to make medical decisions on your behalf. Appointing a proxy can help ensure that you get the health care or medical attention you want or need, in the event that you are unable to communicate. A proxy will speak on...
