Independent Living Communities – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Independent living communities, also referred to as retirement communities, are designed for seniors who are healthy enough to live independently, maintain their own homes and take care of most of their daily needs. They provide wonderful outlets for social interaction that a stand-alone home or normal apartment complex lacks. In [...]
Aging in Place- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Aging in place is an attractive option for many, especially those who have lived in one place for most of their adult life. It is perfectly reasonable to plan to stay in the home as long as possible, as long as you have a support system in place and plans [...]
Choosing Out of Home Options for Aging- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
For many, the idea of aging in place, or living at home until death, is not practical. In today’s world, most adult sons and daughters are bogged down with two income households, families and activities that prevent them from being able to move back home and care for aging parents. [...]
Planning for Aging- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
If you ask the average person about where they plan to live as they age, you’ll likely hear “I plan to live at home until I die.” While this is an understandable sentiment, it’s as simple as it sounds. If you, or a parent, is planning to live at home [...]
New Research on Alzheimer’s Links Disease to Brain Plaques – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
A report in the medical journal Neurology may help the children of Alzheimer’s patient’s breath a little easier. Until this point, genetics was considered the biggest factor influencing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia causing illnesses. The new study, conducted by Australian researchers, showed that people with plaques in the brain [...]
GPS Shoes Provide Peace of Mind- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
You hear the news stories and alerts all too often: a confused elderly person is missing, having wandered away from home when a caregiver was absent. Or news about a wandering dementia patient found miles from home. It happens, and for many people with loved ones that are having memory [...]
Alzheimer’s Warning Signs- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Experts believe that 14 million people will have Alzheimer’s by the year 2015. As advances in medicine continue, people’s lifespans increase, which ultimately increase the chances of memory disorders and other chronic health problems that are common in seniors. One of the most important aspects of Alzheimer’s care is early [...]
Estate Planning and Elder Law Tips- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
There are more salespeople selling annuities and life insurance than you can likely count. While some have good products and services to offer, some are just looking to gain access to your financial records and accounts. These tips should help you determine what is a safe bet, and when to [...]