If you've decided to take on the role of caregiver for a family member in Indiana, you don't need to take on every aspect of this weighty responsibility alone. A professional with experience in elder law may help you develop a long-term care plan, access Medicaid and...
Elder Law
Guardianships for older adults
Indiana residents should understand how guardianships for older adults work. As people age, they may start to lose their faculties and be unable to do all of the things that used to come easily to them. That can include driving, managing their medications and even...
Identifying undue influence on elders
If you have older relatives living in Indiana, you should know how to recognize when elders are under undue influence. According to the National Center on Law & Elder Rights, undue influence describes a psychological process that can be used against seniors as a...
What is financial elder abuse?
Most people find it unconscionable to take advantage of vulnerable people. Unfortunately, many scam artists direct their efforts towards vulnerable people specifically, including the elderly. Financially abusing seniors leaves them without safety nets or the ability...
Why some older adults can benefit from a guardianship
After a certain point, aging leads to bodily and cognitive deterioration. Arthritis can make it difficult to get around. Cognitive issues such as difficulty remembering things, frequent bouts of confusion and even changes in personality can also present challenges...
It’s time to talk about long term care with your aging parent
Long term care is something that many people will need as they age. Whether that means getting in-home health care or going to a nursing home, at some point, most people will need some assistance. Long term care is there to help with providing your loves one support...
Planning for the costs of a nursing home
Many people have to spend at least some time living in a nursing home in the later years of their life. These homes give them a chance to have social groups, get around-the-clock care and live in a comfortable, safe setting -- something they may not have in their own...
Do you know the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer's disease is probably the most well-known condition associated with cognitive decline in the later years of life. Sadly, many people still don't know how to recognize its warning signs. There are unfortunately tens of thousands of Americans who will likely...
You can step up as guardian for your ailing older parent
It can be difficult to watch the parent who raised you struggling with the ailments of advanced age. From trouble moving around the house to a decline in mental acuity, the consequences of aging can change someone and make them far more dependent on others than they...
Signs that you may need to step up as a guardian for a parent
Aging is hard on the body and on the mind. As your parents get older, you may notice signs that they aren't quite as mentally sharp as they used to be. Many older adults experience mild cognitive impairment as part of the process of aging. In some cases, if the...