It is no secret that the country is aging. More Americans are retiring and drifting into their golden years now then ever before. What’s more is that there is not a similarly-sized generation, meaning the percentage of elderly individuals is rising sharply. All of this is leading many to evaluate…
Long-term care is big business. For many years now, companies that work in these fields have grown in size, scope, and influence, emerging as powerful entities making significant profits. There is nothing inherently good or bad about the changing nature of the industry so long quality, affordable options exist for…
Over the last few years elder care advocates have issued a steady drumbeat of concern: mistreatment of seniors is on the rise. The rates of neglect and abuse are not necessarily rising, but the total number of seniors affected are–a product of the changing demographics. The problem is only expected…
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is leading the effort this year as part of the official “National Nursing Home Week” which was designated as May 12th through the 18th. More information on the event can be found here. The purpose of the Week is to raise awareness of various…
The New York Times reported this week on troubling new information which suggests we should expect a wave of dementia and similar cognitive conditions in the coming years. Considering the prevalence of these debilitating brain injuries already, it is critical not to underestimate the effect this change will have on…
Sadly, there remain many seniors in our area living in incredibly poor conditions, without access to the care they need to maximize their quality of life in their golden years. What makes these circumstances particularly distressing is that resources exist to help many of these elders–often they just don’t know…
Elder financial abuse is fast becoming a national crisis. That is the message that a New York geriatrician and social scientist is spreading after conducting extensive scientific investigations into the extent of fraud and financial exploitation among local seniors. The doctor is encouraging friends, family members, caregivers, New York elder…
When local residents conduct New York long-term care planning they usually want to ensure that they will have the resources to pay for the needed care and that it will be of the highest quality possible. It is one thing to have access to caregivers to provide day-to-day assistance when…
Over the years the core purpose of our New York elder law estate planning attorneys has remained unchanged–helping residents pass on assets at death, avoid probate, save on estate taxes, and plan for disability. Yet, technology changes have influenced some ancillary aspects of the preparation and senior care process. For…