Financial elder abuse is a growing concern here in Arizona and nationally. It is estimated that at least five million seniors fall victim to financial elder abuse each year. Financial elder abuse is the illegal or improper use of a vulnerable adult or
New Advance Directive For Dementia?
Many people have advance directives in which they instruct medical personnel what they want done for them or not done for them in case they cannot give instructions themselves due to incapacity. View image | gettyimages.com A usual advance directi
Green House Project | Homes Where Elders Can Thrive
Options for the elderly who can't live alone but can't afford assisted living are few. Either expensive around-the-clock care at home or a nursing home are about it. However, Bill Thomas, a Harvard-educated geriatrician, has helped create the Green Hou
Cost Of Nursing Home Now Near $90K A Year
The median cost of a private nursing home in the United States rose 4.4 percent this year, bringing the average yearly cost to $87,600. (Photo credit: Susan NYC) This information comes from a cost of care survey conducted yearly by the insurer Genw
How To Start A Conversation With An Aging Parent
Starting a conversation with an aging parent about their health and the care they may need in the future isn't easy. There are many approaches to be taken. (Photo credit: Ed Yourdon) There are three things to keep in mind: 1) Be specific. D
