Neuroscientists’ Sleep Recommendations for Women
Sleeping is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health and well being. The amount of sleep you get is…
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Elder Law Legal News & Articles
The Stress of Caregiving on the Sandwich Generation
Dorothy Miller, a social worker, first created the term “sandwich generation” in 1981. A Journalist, Carol Abaya, continued to study and add to what the…
Holding a Family Caregiving Meeting
A family caregiving meeting is an essential tool when dealing with the care of an aging loved one. These meetings are beneficial for helping to…
Five Simple Things That Can Help You Live Longer
It is no secret that a healthy lifestyle has a significant impact on your well-being and the earlier you implement a healthy lifestyle strategy, the…
The Senior Safe Act
The Senior Safe Act, signed into law by President Trump earlier this year, is designed to protect our elders from financial abuse from either within…
Age Discrimination
Age discrimination in the workplace is a problem that has been addressed by lawmakers since the 1960’s but continues to be a serious problem. According…
The surprising health risks of hearing loss
The findings from a 10 year study by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) have reported a link between hearing loss and health risks. The risks include…
You Can Get It On the Net. Why Call a Lawyer?
These days it seems you can do just about anything on the internet. So why not do estate planning? Just download some forms, follow the…
Money Saving Life Hacks: Six Ways That Seniors Can Save Some Cash
With social security benefits failing to keep pace with the rising costs of living and the future of Social Security itself in jeopardy (the Social…
Sugar and Aging
A poor, non-nutritional diet, particularly one high in sugar can have disastrous consequences for overall health particularly in our more senior years. The sugar effect…
Driving and Dementia
Many Americans have to hang up their car keys for good due to dementia. There is an increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms…
Why a Guardianship and How to Avoid It
What is a guardianship? A guardianship is usually defined as a protective legal proceeding for someone who is incapacitated and unable to manage his/her own…