Elder Law Articles

In General

• Caring for Aging Parents It's important to understand the legal and financial considerations of caring for an elder relative. (FindLaw)
• Crimes Against Persons Age 65 or Older Provides data from the National Crime Victimization Survey and the Uniform Crime Reports to summarize levels and rates of violent and property crimes against persons age 65 or older. (U.S. Department of Justice)
• Getting Credit When You're Over 62 Explains your rights and offers tips for applying for and maintaining credit. (Federal Trade Commission)
• Grandparents' Rights: Custody & Visitation Information and tips regarding grandparents' rights to receive custody and/or visitation rights concerning their grandchildren. (FindLaw)
• Law and Aging Resource Guide -- Find Legal Help in Your State Covers elder law, free or reduced-cost legal help, selecting an attorney and more. (American Bar Association)
• Preventing Falls in The Home Features a quiz to see how safe you are in your home. (FindLaw)
• Talking With Your Doctor - A Guide for Older People Covers tips for good communication, how to discuss sensitive topics, and more. (National Institute of Health)

Elder Abuse

• Elder Abuse and Neglect Covers elder abuse, signs of elder abuse, reasons elder abuse occurs and more. (American Psychological Association)
• Understanding and Dealing with Elder Abuse Covers what is elder abuse, why does elder abuse occur and more. (Multnomah County (OR) Adult and Aging Services)

Long-Term Care

• Consumer Information about Long Term Care Provides information on long term care services, what to look for in a long term care insurance policy, and a glossary of terms. (American Health Care Association)
• LTC Insurance: Is Long-Term Care Insurance Right For You? An open and honest discussion can help secure the right kind of care at the right time. Here is some advice about how to get started. (FindLaw)
• Choosing a Long-Term Care Facility Long-term care facilities are for those who require 24 hour monitoring, personal assistance or nursing care because of a physical or mental condition. (FindLaw)
• LTC (Long Term Care) Insurance: Risks and Benefits Insurance companies advertise long-term care insurance as a necessary protection against the high cost of care. But is it really a good investment? (FindLaw)
• Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance Explains this insurance to cover services needed by those with chronic illness or disability. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Residential Care Facilities

• Assisted Living Residences Find out what Assisted Living may have to offer -- and what to look for when evaluating it as a new home. (FindLaw)
• Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice Explains key issues, alternatives to nursing homes, important selection factors, nursing home resident rights and more. (National Institute of Health)
• Do's and Don'ts - Nursing Home Contracts Provides do's and don'ts for entering into a contract with a nursing home. (FindLaw)
• Nursing Home Resources Who can help you when making decisions about long term care. (FindLaw)
• Rights of Nursing Home Residents Lists some important rights of nursing home residents, covering visitation, medical care, and more. (FindLaw)
• Alzheimer's Facilities: How to Find Proper Residential Care for Alzheimer's Patients Seniors with Alzheimer's disease have special care needs. Here are a few things to look for when choosing a long-term care facility.(FindLaw)

See also:

• Health Care Law: Articles