SSI Explained: Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
There are enough acronyms in regards to Social Security to confuse the best of us. It’s pretty easy to understand why so many people get a dazed and confused expression when you start discussing SSI, SSDI, Social Security retirement benefits, etc. The confusion between Medicaid and Medicare is similar, and [...]
Gut Bacteria May Trigger Frailty in the Elderly: Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
A recent study led by Paul O’Toole, Ph.D., of the Alimentary Pharmabioyic Centre at the University College Cork in Ireland shows that gut bacteria may impact long-term care facilities menu planning. The goal of the research was to find out how differences in microbiota, or gut bacteria, affect aging seniors. [...]
Elderly Losing Homes Over a Few Hundred Owed in Back Taxes: Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
A recent report by The National Consumer Law Center shows an alarming trend happening across the United States: the elderly losing their homes because of back owed taxes. At a first glance, that may not be too alarming, but when you consider that some are losing their homes over just [...]
10 Questions to Ask Caregivers to Prevent Elder Abuse – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Often, caregivers feel overwhelmed, isolated and alone. They may feel as if they are a failure if they admit that they are in over their head in regards to caring for an aging family member. They may not want to make a fuss of being overwhelmed for fear of embarrassing [...]
Daily Money Management Programs Help Avoid Exploitation- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
If your parent or grandparent is having trouble managing their daily finances, they are far from being alone. It is estimated that 500,000 senior citizens in the United States need assistance to manage their financial affairs properly. To meet these needs, a new field of Daily Money Managers is appearing. [...]
Community Based-Services Can Benefit Elders and Caregivers- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Services are available in every nearly town to benefit the aging population and those responsible for their care. Locating the services you need may seem like a daunting task, but thanks to the Eldercare Locator Service, a nationwide toll-free assistance directory sponsored by the National Association of Area Agencies on [...]
Services to Help Reduce Caregiver Stress and Elder Abuse – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Many states have programs in place to help caregivers and their families reduce their stress and isolation, improve coping abilities, and educate caregivers elder abuse. Fifteen states, including Ohio, have state-funded caregiver support programs, which offer a combination of: Respite care Family consultation and care planning Support groups Care management [...]
If You Are a Caregiver, What Can You Do to Reduce Caregiver Stress? – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
If you are responsible for assisting an aging parent or family member with daily life activities, it is easy to feel like you have lost some of your freedom and sense of self. While getting frustrated and feeling stressed occasionally is perfectly normal for someone responsible for the care of [...]