Our elderly parents have a lot of pride in being able to take care of themselves. Unfortunately, sometimes our elderly parents reach a point where mentally they cannot make good decisions regarding their personal care and/or financial affairs. For example, they may no...
Are you afraid your elderly parents have been scammed?
As our parents age they may find that the world around them has changed in ways they may not understand. This makes them vulnerable to scammers in Kentucky and elsewhere who prey on those who are trusting and polite and have significant savings or own a home. Seniors...
How an elder law attorney can help family caregivers
Many Kentucky families have had the experience of taking care of an aging relative. These relatives can have complicated medical and personal issues. Caregivers have an important relationship with their elderly relative and perform important tasks. Along with...
When should I consider litigation against a nursing home?
The decision to place a parent in a nursing home can be difficult for their adult children. Throughout Kentucky, families struggle with the choice of taking on the responsibility of caring for their aging parents or finding suitable care for them in residential...
When should you turn to assisted living?
When a loved one is showing signs of discomfort at living alone, you may decide to search for a long term care facility. Picking the best assisted living choice can involve looking at social, medical, and comfort factors. Beneficial care According to the National...
Now that I’m getting older, do I need a certain type of trust?
As we age, our circumstances change. Taking the time to ensure your long-term care and financial plans reflect your shifting needs is simply one of the responsibilities of getting older. Many Americans wonder: Is there a trust I should be using now that I’m nearing my...
How do I settle an estate?
After the death of a loved one, there are some steps you need to take to settle his or her estate properly and within the law. How much work it will take depends largely on the size of the estate. However, according to the Kentucky Court of Justice, every case begins...
How can I prevent elder financial abuse?
Seniors are often the target of financial abuse due to their perceived vulnerability. This abuse can occur at the hands of the of a relative, friend, caregiver, or nursing home staff member. Because most seniors live on a fixed income, financial abuse is a serious...
How do I know when my parents need more help?
At some point, it is likely that you will have to step in and provide care for your parents, but deciding when that time has come is not always easy. There is no specific age at which every person begins to need more help because each person is different. U.S. News...
What is a living will?
As you write out a list of your wishes for after death, you may wonder what a living will is. By learning more about this document, you can fully appreciate the benefits of having one for your future. What it is A living will dictates what steps or measures medical...
