PLOTTEL NICOLE R
Chico, CA:
PLANNING AHEAD: What certification means in Elder Law
Recently, I had the opportunity to review my certification in Elder Law, a designation referred to as Certified Elder Law Attorney or CELA, and it occurred to me that many, probably most, people do not know what certification in elder law means, or how attorneys receive that designation.
There are only about 500 certified elder law attorneys in the United States according to the National Elder Law Foundation that bestows this description. One reason why, is that certification is not easy to get. My co-chair of the Elder Law Section of the Chester County Bar Association, Karyn Seace, Esq. in…
How an Elder Law Attorney Can Help Seniors and Caregivers
Find out how an elder law attorney can help seniors & adult children caregivers. Find out about situations they commonly help with & find one in your area.
Lunch 'N Learn Seminar: Elder Law--Ways to Plan for Care
The cost of long term care is a common concern among retirees. How do I afford good care without impoverishing my spouse? How do I transition into a reputable care facility? How will selling my house impact my finances and taxes?
Why We Need to Pour Creativity Into Elder Care
The arts are a powerful tool to improve the quality of life of older adults
Improved Elder Care in 5 Easy Steps
There are many ways to improve care for an elderly individual. For family members, friends, or other loved ones who were concerned about a senior in their life, there are steps they can take to improve the quality of care and safety for them.
More research needed to prevent elder abuse
Maltreatment and abuse have important effects on the health, quality of life and even the lifespan of elderly people, but there is very little evidence on ways to stop it, according to a new research review.
How Elder Law Attorneys Assist Senior Citizens
As you and your loved ones get older, new situations will be encountered that involve issues due to aging. You are not quite sure how to solve these problems. Where can you get advice? A good start…
Torrance Elder Law Attorney on How to Pick the Right Long-Term Care Facility
Torrance elder law attorney shares what to look for and watch out for in choosing a long-term care facility for your elderly loved one.
Elder Law Prof Blog: An Optimum Age to Die?
A more positive way perhaps to word the question might be
Elder Law: Married and concerned about one of you going to a nursing home?
Being prepared for a spouse requiring nursing home care is a complex and scary subject, which could require some proactive advance planning.
Elder Law: Spending card protects seniors, persons who are disabled
What Have We Learned From 30 Years of 'Aging in Place'?
A new study on "naturally occurring retirement communities" shows that cities must adapt to and support the needs of elders for them to thrive.
6 Things an Elder Law Attorney Can Do to Help Family Caregivers
If you’re a caregiver for a parent, spouse or senior loved one, an elder law attorney can help you and your family navigate the legal landscape of aging. Learn more from this list of six things that an elder law attorney can do to help family caregivers.
Elder Law Prof Blog: Do you know a Geriatrician?
If your answer is no, you don't know a doctor who specializes in geriatric medicine, then take heart, you aren't alone. One would think, with the sheer number of baby boomers aging away, that there would be a number of...
Can an Elder Law Attorney Help Me If I Suspect Nursing Home Abuse?
Did you know 1 in 2 nursing home staff have admitted to mistreating patients? An elder law attorney may be able to help protect your loved one!
Is it Happening to Your Loved One with Alzheimer's?
Elder-care is about more than duty. It's the law
Most provinces and U.S. states have existing legislation that requires offspring to support their aging parents. Here's why
Being older and single is a financial struggle for many Americans
An "elder index" calculates cost of basic necessities to continue living independently for those 65 years and older
What Is an Elder Care Mediator?
An elder care mediator can help siblings settle disputes about the care of an aging parent. Can an elder care mediator help you?
How to Report Elder Abuse
The process for reporting elder abuse can vary by state. The first step is to call or write to Adult Protective Services. Elder abuse has many different form...
What is Elder Care Planning?
What do you think of when you hear the term Elder Care? For most, the term springs to mind thoughts of care for older adults who are in need of assistance…at home care or care in some type of assisted living or other care facility. In reality, Elder Care encompasses a much broader spectrum of pla
