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...
Elder Law
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...
