The Importance of Long-Term Care Planning – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
No one wants to think about a time where they may be alone and unable to take care of basic activities, such as bathing and dressing, without the assistance of...
How Often Should You Update Your Estate Plan? Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Many people put together their estate plan, and forget about it. While no one likes to think about dying, the fact of the matter is that life events change and...
The Five Elements of a Good Estate Plan
Contrary to popular belief, your estate planning is not complete once your will is written and signed. There are other equally important elements of a solid estate plan that should...
Do You Have an Evolving Will? Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Let’s face it, no one enjoys the idea of writing a will. Most of us really don’t want to think about the reasons why we are writing a will. So...
Eligibility for the Aid & Attendance Pension- Cleveland Elder Law
Determining what veterans are eligible for the Veterans Administration Aid & Attendance Pension can be a confusing subject matter. Let’s take a closer look, and take the guesswork out of...
Are Federal Dietary Guidelines Harming the Elderly? Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
The Ohio Department of Aging recently placed a ban on saltshakers in nursing homes and other places that serve meals to the elderly. State agencies like this are required to...
The VA’s Most Often Overlooked Benefit- Aid & Attendance – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
The number of our nation’s veterans that are eligible for the Veterans Administration yet do not receive the benefit is staggering. The Aid & Attendance is part of an “improved...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...