A new article in Forbes highlights the numbers behind the aging American population and what that means for the country as a whole. As people get older their needs change. Those needs often require outside assistance, and much of the eldercare services provided every year come from friends or family members of an elderly person who provide that service without compensation. In 2011, about 40 million Americans provided some kind of unpaid eldercare services to a friend or family member aged 65 … [Read more...] about The Coming Eldercare Crisis
Elder Law
Two Frequent Questions about Getting Your Elderly Parent’s Driver’s License Revoked
For elderly Americans, the ability to drive is one of the key traits in maintaining one’s independence. It allows one to go to the store for groceries and supplies, to build or maintain friendships and social interaction, or to seek out medical care when necessary. So, when deciding whether to have your elderly parent’s license revoked, you should bear that in mind and make the decision cautiously. What factors should I be considering? The first thing to look at is their physical and mental … [Read more...] about Two Frequent Questions about Getting Your Elderly Parent’s Driver’s License Revoked
Aging Continues to Lead to Growth in Healthcare Jobs
As Americans continue to grow older and the population becomes increasingly populated by retired and elderly people, the growth in jobs related to elder care and healthcare also continues to rise. Millions of Americans reach retirement age every year as the baby boomer generation begins its transition out of the workforce. These workers are not only leaving millions of vacancies, but they are also requiring additional help as they become elderly and require more healthcare assistance. According … [Read more...] about Aging Continues to Lead to Growth in Healthcare Jobs
Four Ways to Prevent Eldercare from Hurting Your Career
The Baby Boomers and their kids are getting older; as a result, it has been determined that over the next 38 years the number of Americans in the 65-and-over category will more than double. Unfortunately, as one’s age increases so too does the frequency and cost of illness. Thus, with the annual cost for nursing home care averaging over $70,000 ($134,000 in the western New York area), the number of U.S. workers providing unpaid eldercare for their parent(s) is expected to increase as well. In … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Prevent Eldercare from Hurting Your Career
Five Common Elder Law Terms You May Not Know
Getting older isn’t easy. But getting to the point where you, or someone you love, are faced with ongoing age-related illnesses, or the prospect of having to enter a nursing home or assisted-care facility can lead to a lot of stress and confusion. As the saying goes “knowledge is power,” so familiarizing yourself with the common terminology utilized in eldercare and elder law grants you power. Ambulatory Care is any type of health service that does not require an overnight stay in a hospital. … [Read more...] about Five Common Elder Law Terms You May Not Know
3 Important Elder Care Medical Documents
Whether you have any current medical conditions or not, it's important for you to take adequate steps in advance so you and your family can be prepared in case of a medical emergency. Preparing key legal documents that will be useful in case of such an emergency should be at the top of your to-do list, especially if you are reaching retirement age or have current or ongoing medical conditions. Here are three key documents you will need to prepare as part of your medical contingency … [Read more...] about 3 Important Elder Care Medical Documents
Protecting Against Identity Theft – 3 Tips for Seniors
Approximately 7 percent of households in the United States were affected by identity theft in 2010, according to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Many identity thieves specifically target seniors and the elderly because they are often less able to spot potential theft attempts than others. If you have an elderly parents, family member, or are a senior, here are some tips you can use to help prevent identity theft. Tip 1: Don't provide personal information over the phone or through … [Read more...] about Protecting Against Identity Theft – 3 Tips for Seniors
Protecting Your Elderly Father From Financial Predators
Of all the potential problems facing elderly parents and the children who worry about them, one of the more difficult situations to deal with is when an elderly parent, typically a father, falls prey to a financial predator. Often referred to as “gold diggers,” financial predators seek to exploit an elderly parent's loneliness, isolation, and fear to their own financial gain by promising hope of a new romantic relationship. If you are concerned that your parent might fall victim to financial … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Elderly Father From Financial Predators
Changes in Walking Style May Signal Alzheimer’s Disease
Slight changes in how a person walks may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. According to research reported on at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Canada in mid July, researchers stated that a change in walking style often surfaces before a person with Alzheimer's disease shows any evidence of decreased cognitive capacity. The researchers looked at several studies which measured walking and cognitive functions in thousands of subjects. One study, performed by … [Read more...] about Changes in Walking Style May Signal Alzheimer’s Disease
Divorces Double for Seniors
Even though the overall divorce rate in the United States has been on the decline, the number of seniors getting divorced has risen significantly in recent years, according to the results of a new study. Researchers at Bowling Green University's National Center for Family and Marriage Research recently reported that out of every 1,000 married people between the ages of 50 and 64, about 6.9 of them got divorced in 1990. By 2009, that number had increased 12.6. During those same years, the … [Read more...] about Divorces Double for Seniors
