If you have a parent who is getting up there in age and is living alone, you undoubtedly worry about their mental and physical health. You may also worry that your parent could become the victim of elder abuse in the form of physical or mental abuse. What you may not be worrying about, however, is the very real risk of financial exploitation. To help you protect your parent, the Overland Park elder law lawyers at Parman & Easterday offer tips to prevent financial abuse. What Is Elder … [Read more...]
Can My Mother’s Nursing Home Evict Her?
Although we often prefer not to think about it, the reality is that as we age, so do our parents. If you have a parent whose physical and/or mental health is such that he/she requires the type of care that can only be provided by a nursing home, you undoubtedly worry about the quality of that care. One thing you may not be worrying about – until it happens – is your parent being evicted from the facility. The Oklahoma City elder law attorneys at Parman & Easterday explain under what … [Read more...]
Should I Take Out a Reverse Mortgage?
If you are a senior, you have undoubtedly seen and/or heard an advertisement for reverse mortgages. If you are also living on a fixed income and wish to enjoy a bit more financial freedom, a reverse mortgage can certainly be tempting. At the same time, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of how a reverse mortgage works before deciding to accept one. To help you, the Overland Park elder law attorneys at Parman & Easterday explain some reverse mortgage basics. What Is a Reverse … [Read more...]
Could Your Parent Be a Victim of Elder Sexual Abuse?
When most of us worry about the possibility that an elderly parent might become the victim of elder abuse, we tend to focus on the risk of physical and/or emotional abuse. Sadly, both physical and emotional abuse of the elderly occur at an alarming rate; however, there is another type of elder abuse that isn’t discussed as frequently – elder sexual abuse. The Oklahoma City elder law attorneys at Parman & Easterday explain how to spot signs that a parent may be the victim of elder sexual … [Read more...]
How to Find Good Elder Law Attorneys in Overland Park
Many people are interested in working with elder law attorneys in Overland Park to provide them with assistance on key issues that affect seniors. It is not just older people who need help from elder law professionals either, as some of the legal matters which elder law attorneys address are important for people of all ages. The legal issues which elder law attorneys provide assistance with include planning for incapacity, estate planning, financial planning, and legacy planning. In all … [Read more...]
Comatose Nursing Home Patient Gives Birth in Arizona
For the loved ones of a nursing home patient, it truly is one of your worst nightmares – finding out that your loved one has been abused while at the facility. That is precisely what one Arizona family is going through. According to news reports that have made national headlines recently a 29-year-old comatose nursing home patient gave birth to a baby boy last December. Not only does the child’s birth make it clear that the patient was sexually abused, but it also raises questions about how no … [Read more...]
What to Do after an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s is the only major disease for which we have no cure, no known cause, and no method of prevention. While researchers may be getting close to identifying the factors that cause the disease, a definitive cause (or causes) has yet to be identified. For both the patient and his or her loved ones, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be very emotional and may take some time to accept. Focusing on the practical ramifications of the diagnosis is easier initially. With that in mind, the Overland Park … [Read more...]
Oklahoma City Nursing Home Resident Dies after Altercation with Another Resident
Realizing that an elderly loved one needs the type of around the clock care only offered at a long-term care facility can be extremely difficult – particularly if you have played the role of caretaker up to that point. Like many people, you probably spent a considerable amount of time investigating the long-term care facilities in your area before deciding which one works for your loved one. Unfortunately, no matter how diligent your research and analysis might be, your loved one could still be … [Read more...]
Oklahoma Protects Elders From Abuse Says Study
As the number of older adults continues to climb in the United States, government officials, private advocacy groups, and society in general are all struggling with how to handle the numerous and varied needs of this segment of the population. Everyone is concerned about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. As various states wrestle with how to protect a vulnerable population from the predators who prey on them, it appears some states are having more success than others. Although there is … [Read more...]
November Is National Family Caregiver Month
In recent years, the older population has grown at a rate heretofore not experienced in the United States. In fact, experts predict that by 2015 the number of older Americans (65 and older) will surpass the number of younger Americans (21 and younger) for the first time in history. A longer life expectancy is one factor helping the older population swell. Although we can expect to live longer, we will all succumb to the natural aging process eventually, causing physical and/or mental … [Read more...]
