Establishing your last will and testament marks an important milestone in life planning, especially as a senior. It's a significant step that provides peace of mind, knowing your family will respect your wishes. However, the process doesn't end after the ink dries on...
Elder Law
What are my end-of-life care options?
When planning for your end-of-life care, you may want to consider different options before choosing the one that best fits your needs. There are several resources that can help, but with so many available, it can be challenging to pick one. Before making a decision,...
2 tips for long-term care planning
After working for many years, you deserve quality health care services and a comfortable life. Virginia Health Information (VHI) has a consumer guide that provides in-depth information to those needing long-term care and their loved ones. Several options are...
Is your elderly relative struggling with daily living?
Your elderly parent has lived through a lot. They’ve taken care of themselves for decades and successfully raised a family. Before retirement, they also ran a successful company. In short, they are used to being independent. The reality is, however, that there will...
State of the Union address to focus on elder law issues
The year 2022 is shaping up to be quite eventful, with the status quo no longer assured of being maintained. One industry that will soon experience a major shake-up appears to be the field of long-term care facilities and nursing homes. When the president gives his...
What is financial abuse of an older adult?
Elder abuse is a rampant and painful problem in this country, and a range of people could perpetrate it. These include a relative, a hired companion, a nursing home employee or anyone else who has contact with the person. When you imagine the abuse of an older...
How old is too old to drive?
As your parents and grandparents age, you might begin to feel worried about them getting behind the wheel. What if they cause an accident or fail to avoid one caused by someone else? After all, older people have slower reflexes, take more medications and begin to lose...
Identifying 3 common types and signs of elder abuse
We want to ensure our loved ones are respectfully and adequately looked after when we entrust their care to a caregiver or someone else in a trusted position. Unfortunately, elder abuse exists and our vulnerable family members might experience violation that results...
Veterans may be eligible for a number of long-term care options
Long-term care planning is important for everyone in Virginia, and those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces are no exception. Military service members may be eligible for options that other people in the U.S. do not have, though. When preparing to apply for...
What can an elder law attorney do for you?
If you are a Virginia senior citizen or if your parents fall into this age demographic, you may wish to seek out the advice and counsel of an experienced elder law attorney. Why? Because (s)he is the person who can help you or your parents wend your ways through the...