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More Ammunition for Social Workers to Encourage Exercise

February 18, 2015
More Ammunition for Social Workers to Encourage Exercise New study results from the University of Kansas bolster the adage that "heart healthy…
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New Study on Elder Abuse Reveals Cause for Concern

January 28, 2015
The first study to look at the scope of negative aggression between residents of U.S. nursing homes has found that almost one in five people…
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Teen Invents Sensor to Help Alzheimer's Patients

November 7, 2014
NBCNews.com (Sept. 14, 2014) It's nice to bring positive news about Alzheimer's. This story from NBC News is especially touching because…
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Durable Powers of Attorney – Friend or Foe?

Durable Powers of Attorney – Friend or Foe?

October 28, 2014
Seniors routinely execute Durable Powers of attorney which nominate someone to be in control of their financial affairs when they are no longer…
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Tax Scheme Took Advantage of Mentally and Physically Impaired Las Vegas Seniors

Tax Scheme Took Advantage of Mentally and Physically Impaired Las Vegas Seniors

October 23, 2014
According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, a Southern California man was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison Monday in a tax scheme that…
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Do it yourself (DIY) Last Will and Testament

Do it yourself (DIY) Last Will and Testament

October 6, 2014
It's easy to see why some people would rather learn to do things for themselves than pay someone else - even professionals. One area that has…
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Crimes Against Seniors

Crimes Against Seniors (National Crime Prevention Council)

October 2, 2014
According to the Consumer Law Center, Inc. (CLC), Americans lose an estimated $40 billion each year to the fraudulent sale of goods and services…
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Onset of Alzheimer's Disease can be Slowed by a Natural Compound that is Found in Pomegranate

Onset of Alzheimer's Disease can be Slowed by a Natural Compound that is Found in Pomegranate

September 25, 2014
Researchers are always looking for new approaches to dealing with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Now there appears to be promise in pomegranates. …
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SENIORS STAY IN THEIR HOMES WHILE SAVING MILLIONS FOR NEVADA

SENIORS STAY IN THEIR HOMES WHILE SAVING MILLIONS FOR NEVADA

September 5, 2014
Nevada Elder Law Attorney Lee Drizin recently reviewed a study on Independent Living Grants for Nevada Seniors. Independent Living Grants…
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Philip Seymour Hoffman and Sting - Five Myths About Trusts

Philip Seymour Hoffman and Sting - Five Myths About Trusts

August 5, 2014
FORBES:  Investing 7/28/2014 @ 10:23AM 3,344 views He may have been a brilliant actor, but Philip Seymour Hoffman had much to learn when it…
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The Cost of NOT using an Attorney

The Cost of NOT using an Attorney

July 29, 2014
Ann Aldrich used a free online legal form to complete a will in 2004. She left specific gifts to her brother which consisted of nearly all her…
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The ‘Grandpa Scam’ That’s Costing Seniors a Bundle

The ‘Grandpa Scam’ That’s Costing Seniors a Bundle

July 22, 2014
Maureen Mackey Friday, 18 Jul 2014 | 10:07 AM ET   Financial fraud against older Americans is growing rapidly – with some scams so…
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DID YOU KNOW?

July 9, 2014
That despite how difficult it may be to tell a parent it is time for them not to drive anymore, the liability exposure warrants a serious discussion…
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Elder Abuse in Southern Nevada Underreported

Elder Abuse in Southern Nevada Underreported

May 30, 2014
The Las Vegas Review Journal Reports: Posted  April 27, 2014 - 11:41pm  Updated  April 28, 2014 - 7:24am   Elder Abuse Underreported,…
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Where is Casey Kasem?

Where is Casey Kasem?

May 14, 2014
KLAS-TV Las Vegas Updated: May 12, 2014 2:57 PM PDT 8 News Now:  --- In a court filing last week, Casey Kasem's attorneys wrote that the entertainer…
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Elder Abuse Underreported and on the Rise in Nevada

April 28, 2014
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada/elder-abuse-underreported-rise-nevada.  Drizin Law is providing this information for educational…
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Do I really need to have an Estate Plan?

April 23, 2014
The answer is YES. No matter what your net worth, everyone should have an Estate Plan. A thorough estate plan includes:  a will; a living will;…
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Mickey Rooney did a service for millions of elderly in this country by helping to publicize Financial Elder Abuse

April 11, 2014
CNBC:  By coming forward, Mickey Rooney (a victim of financial abuse) did a service for millions of elderly in this country by helping to publicize…
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