The Massachusetts Senate just passed through a bill adopting the model set of rules for the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (UAGPPJA). The bill now goes to the state House of Representatives, and if it is passed then Massachusetts will be the thirty-ninth state in the country…
One of the most important parts of elder care is ensuring that you or your loved one is financially secure in later years. A wide variety of financial tools and plans are available to help structure this care for seniors, but as of July a new tool has been introduced…
Some of the leaders in providing shelters for victims of elder abuse are meeting for the first time at a conference in an effort to combine forces and give more refuge to seniors in need. Eight shelters have formed an alliance that are meeting in suburban Cincinnati to discuss the…
Casey Kasem was known mostly for his long and illustrious career in radio. Almost everyone remembers his years on “American Top 40” or hearing him as the voice of Shaggy in the cartoon, Scooby Doo. However, his final years on earth also left his fans with a cautionary tale about…
The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050, the number of people who live past their 80th birthday will be roughly 395 million, more than quadruple the current number. Additionally, the Alzheimer’s Society has found that over 80% of residents in nursing homes and assisted living care now have dementia…
In a ruling Monday, Judge Daniel S. Murphy ordered that renowned radio personality Casey Kasem must be fed, hydrated, and medicated at the discretion of his doctors. This order is the latest in a string of court battles between Kasem’s wife and children about his medical care. Casey Kasem suffers…
Choosing to move into a continuing care retirement facility (CCRF) is one of the biggest decisions you can make in your later years. A lot of factors go into getting financial matters in place and ensuring that a particular facility is right for you. However, there are some resources and…
In New York, there are several ways to distribute assets at your death other than through provisions in a will or trust. In fact, it is possible to dispose of many of their assets by using “beneficiary designations.” Pay On Death Accounts “Pay On Death” (POD) accounts (also called Transfer…
Last week New York City announced plans to expand its legislative program that helps senior tenants freeze their rent and make living on their own more affordable. Mayor Bill de Blasio has cited a lack of affordable housing as a major problem, and the elderly who live on a fixed…
According to new research, over forty percent of Americans are caring for their elderly family members, and most are doing so in addition to managing their careers. Cartoonist Roz Chast illustrated these difficulties in her memoir detailing the care of her parents in their final years. However, more employers are…