
Naming Power of Attorney is extremely important
These agents take over your affairs in specific areas, if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.

These agents take over your affairs in specific areas, if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.

Advice for adult children, so their parents in nursing homes and assisted living are safe from scammers.

Family caregivers cannot do all things all the time. Recognizing when you need outside help is good for you, and also for your loved one.

The costs of long-term care for older adults can be significant. Federal Medicare health insurance benefits do not cover most of these costs. Most people who incur costs for long-term care cover them with a combination of personal savings, long-term care insurance and Medicaid, among other sources.

Here’s what you need to consider, when looking to hire an elder law attorney.

Recent studies estimate that 39.6% of Americans 65 years of age or older are victims of financial abuse.

Women face unique challenges as they age. According to the Population Reference Bureau, a Washington-based think tank, women live about seven years more than men. Living longer means planning for a longer retirement.

Learn about two common senior living types—assisting living and memory care—and how to determine the best care for your elderly parent or spouse.

Who needs long-term care insurance … and who might be able to do without it?

A conservatorship, also known as a guardianship, is a legal mechanism set up for people who are unable to manage their affairs.