If you are caring for an elderly loved one and planning for his or her long-term care, it can be difficult to navigate the potentially complex area of elder care planning. This is a complicated issue, and without experienced help, you can become quickly overwhelmed when trying to understand what you are eligible for and how you can secure needed and rightful benefits.
Federal, state lawmakers working to combat financial abuse of seniors
While we would like to think our elderly loved ones are immune from financial exploitation, this is just not the reality. Indeed, consider that Senator Susan Collins, chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, recently classified financial fraud against seniors as a "growing epidemic" responsible for the loss of an estimated $2.9 billion per year.
Signs of 3 types of nursing home abuse
If your spouse, parent or other loved one is in a New York nursing home facility, then you likely worry about the treatment he or she receives when you and other family members are not around. While you can rely on logs, staff updates and other types of communication, these may not necessarily be reliable. This is particularly true in situations where your loved one is being mistreated.
Stepping up for the good of your loved one
If you have fond memories of your loved one caring for you as a child, you may be struggling with watching them grow older, more fragile. Seeing a parent decline in health and mental capacity can be upsetting and concerning, and sometimes it means you have to make difficult decisions.
