With an aging population and rising healthcare costs, over half of American seniors are projected to require long-term care, creating financial and emotional challenges for families.
As more seniors embrace independent living, they face unique challenges like isolation, financial vulnerability and health risks. Proactive strategies, from creating a safe home to planning with an elder law attorney, empower older adults to thrive, while safeguarding their independence and long-term well-being.
In an elder abuse horror story, a young woman spends $71,000 belonging to her uncle with dementia. Proper estate planning can safeguard your assets in the face of cognitive decline.
Seniors with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can still make legal decisions. However, this may change. Early legal planning is essential to protect their autonomy as cognitive decline progresses.
Taking legal steps early can bring clarity and peace of mind to everyone involved, ensuring that a loved one’s wishes are honored as they face Alzheimer’s.
