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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Thanks in large part to a massive campaign waged by educators, private advocacy groups, and parents, most of us think of school-age children when we hear cries to “stop bullying.” We envision children being excluded on the playground or gossiped about online or in the lunchroom. According to a recent news article, however, the elderly can be victims of bullying, too. Senior Center Altercations The recent article in The Oklahoman is a cause for reflection.  It forces us to confront the bullying … [Read more...]