Estate Planning Mini-Dictionary

Estate Planning Mini-Dictionary

Estate Planning can be very confusing to the layman.  Much of that confusion is due to a bevy of terms that are not used in common conversation by many people who are not lawyers.  Because the language can be confusing, even asking a question can result in an answer...
When to Ask for the Keys to the Car

When to Ask for the Keys to the Car

Car driving is a lifeline for many seniors.  It is the basis for their independence allowing them to visit friends and family, access areas of activity such as shopping and participate in activities in the community — until such freedom risks their lives and...
Home Care vs. Institutionalized Care

Home Care vs. Institutionalized Care

In the past, it has been common for seniors to abandon their homes of many years and move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes.  The consequent feelings of anonymity an isolation is common with such a dramatic transfer.  These days, however, it is far more...
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: Are You Confused?

Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: Are You Confused?

Frequently people refer to the group of symptoms that define Dementia by the more specific disease called Alzheimer’s.  Dementia is not a single disease. It refers to a general decline in certain mental abilities overall and can be caused by several different...
When is it Time to Get Help for Your Loved One?

When is it Time to Get Help for Your Loved One?

When is it time to step in?  Adult-child/Aging-parent relationships can be challenging, but when you see a parent, grandparent or even a close friend having difficulties that he or she did not have before, the need to step in may be apparent – but it is not always so...
Senior Skin Care

Senior Skin Care

As winter sets in, additional attention needs to be given to the condition of your skin, particularly for seniors. In the winter, we often find seniors’ skin drying out if steps are not taken to protect it.  And, perhaps surprisingly, it is the air inside the home...
Just Soap

Just Soap

Labeling of personal care products can be dramatically misleading and can often contribute to adding unnecessary cost (and risk) in product selection. There is sometimes a great deal of confusion about antibacterial – particularly when it comes to the best type of...
Winterize your Senior

Winterize your Senior

Keeping warm in cold weather is vital for seniors to preserve their health and well-being during the winter months. The winter brings with it more than just cold weather; the season presents unique risks for seniors.  Preparing for the cold months is important. Use...
What is a “Elder Law Attorney”?

What is a “Elder Law Attorney”?

When it comes to matters of older adults’ legal matters, not just any attorney will suffice. It is best to retain the services of an attorney who specializes in issues relating to older adults.  “Elder Law Attorneys” specifically assist older adults and individuals...