Elder Law News

Elder law attorneys, with expertise in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors, are essential in working to protect a vulnerable population.

As part of their benefits, some Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receive Medicare flex cards. These are pre-paid debit cards for qualifying expenses.

Whether or not you are already receiving Social Security benefits, there are numerous services you may be able to take advantage of through the SSA website.

Although Medicare funds some home health care services, a recent study has found that Medicare beneficiaries are underutilizing the program's home health care options.

When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money.

America has three major housing issues for seniors: affordability, physical accessibility, and access to medical care and other services. There is a need for creative solutions to housing.

End-of-life care decisions are never easy, but many Medicare recipients are being forced to choose between nursing home or hospice care, although neither by themselves may be ideal for a patient nearing the end of life.

For those who wish to maintain their independence and continue living at home as they grow older, taking certain steps to protect their physical, mental, and financial welfare is essential.

Innovations in robotics and artificial intelligence may have the potential to provide support on this front, allowing seniors to continue living at home as they age.

Hospice care is a type of health care that patients with terminally ill conditions rely on at the end of their lives.