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...]

Elder care law is the body of law aimed at protecting seniors. There are laws in place setting minimum standards for nursing home care and giving seniors the ability to make damage claims should abuse or neglect occur and cause harm. Unfortunately, arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts can limit the rights of seniors and their families. Parman & Easterday is an elder care law firm offering assistance to families with issues that matter during the aging process. We can review … [Read more...]

Elder law attorneys focus on the laws that affect the elderly. However, elder law attorneys are not only for the elderly. People of all ages who want to ensure their loved ones are cared for after they are gone and who want to plan for a stable financial future can benefit from working with elder law attorneys.  Parman & Easterday has extensive experience in the field of estate planning, Medicaid planning, retirement planning, and asset protection. These areas of law are areas that apply … [Read more...]