More Filial Responsibility Cases are Ending Up in Court

Filial responsibility laws obligate adult children to pay for their indigent parents’ food, clothing, shelter and medical needs. When the children fail to do so, nursing homes and government agencies can bring legal action to … [Read more...]

An Online Workshop for Caregivers of Veterans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a six-week online workshop at no-cost, called Building Better Caregivers™, for family caregivers of veterans. This comprehensive online workshop addresses specific needs … [Read more...]

Ask the Expert: Divorcing a Loving Husband to Afford Long-Term Care

Q. I have a question about Medicaid eligibility and need elder law and/or divorce advice in order to protect our modest assets. My husband and I reside in Virginia. I am in my late 60s and work full time. My husband is 80 and has … [Read more...]

Changing Perceptions on End-of-Life Issues

According to a recent Pew survey, the share of the total U.S. population that is age 65 and older has more than tripled over the last century, from roughly 4% in 1900 to 14% in 2012.  Recently, the Pew Research Center interviewed … [Read more...]

How to Ensure That Your Organ Donation Wishes Are Honored

Ted was a hard-working plumber who died from an unexpected heart attack at the age of 53. He was very chatty and often talked to his clients about what was on his mind while he worked. One of his clients, Rachel, recalls that he … [Read more...]

Veterans Guide to Long Term Care

Mr. Garcia is a 73 year old Vietnam Veteran who served in the Marines. He lives at home with his wife and was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He feels disoriented in his neighborhood and has forgotten his way home a … [Read more...]

After the Turkey Dinner…Take a Walk!

You just enjoyed turkey and all the fixins’ with family and friends. Before the tryptophan starts kicking in and making you sleepy, why not take a walk? You may feel like sitting on the couch after the big meal, but if I told you … [Read more...]

Giving Thanks for Growing Older

As we get older, simple things like tying our shoes become challenging and that quick memory we took for granted when we were younger suddenly evades us. It is easy to get caught up in what we have lost, but let’s not forget about … [Read more...]

Caregiver Contracts are a Growing Trend

Nearly 44 million adult caregivers (21 percent of the U.S. adult population) provide care to seniors or adults with disabilities. On average, these caregivers provide 21 hours of care a week; and the average length of time spent … [Read more...]

Ask the Expert: What are the Costs of Aging in America?

Q. My 65th birthday is just around the corner. I retired from a job that I loved last summer and I think that I am ready for what lies ahead. The problem is, I am not sure if I can afford it -- future long-term care costs in … [Read more...]

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