Dementia is a terrible condition that impacts many people as they age. It can render a once viral adult incapable of taking care of his or her basic needs. If you have an aging parent who is showing signs of dementia, it is important to make a plan for his or her...

Mistreatment of the elderly is a widespread problem in the United States, and all 50 states have passed laws attempting to prevent it. Unfortunately, however, the problem often goes unreported because abused seniors are either unable to report it or are reluctant to...

While planning your estate and learning more about elder law in Florida, you learn of something called a health care proxy. How do you choose the person tasked with making medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated? NYC Health + Hospitals offers tips for...

As people age, they face new concerns. When people think about elder abuse, they may think of physical abuse or neglect. Elder abuse can also come in the form of financial abuse. According to the National Council on Aging, those who commit elder abuse consider...

As your parents or loved ones age, you may find that long term care options are becoming more important to research and review.  Learning some tips for helping your loved one choose a place that fits with the lifestyle he or she wants can make the transition easier...

Even if an elderly parent requires more care than you can give, moving her to a Florida nursing home may adversely affect her health and well-being. During the transition period from living in her own home to a care facility, determining if issues are detrimental to...

You may believe that your elderly loved one is not receiving the treatment that he or she deserves and requires in a long-term care facility. If so, he or she may be the victim of elder neglect. According to the National Adult Protective Services Association, neglect...

If you have elderly loved ones, such as older parents, it is likely they need some degree of help in their daily lives. In addition to the help you provide, your senior relative may be assisted by nursing home staff or by a home caregiver. They may even be assisted by...

Elder abuse affects roughly 10% of American seniors over the age of 60, and this is just a figure from the reported cases. Many cases of elder abuse go unreported each year because the victim feels embarrassed, ashamed or they do not understand they are being abused....

Elder Financial Abuse Elderly people are often the target of money scams and abuse, sometimes at the hands of their own loved ones. The belief is that age-related cognitive decline makes a person more susceptible to financial scams and coercion, with sometimes...