Is there an easy way to avoid guardianship?
May 1, 2015
Seniors have a number of legitimate concerns about the costs associated with the guardianship process. However, there is an easy (and inexpensive)…
NEW YORK JUDGE ALLOWS SERVICE OF DIVORCE PAPERS THROUGH FACEBOOK!!
April 10, 2015
A judge in Brooklyn, NY allowed a woman to serve her divorce papers to her husband via Facebook. So, can you now divorce your spouse through…
Why guardianship may still be necessary…
March 31, 2015
Banks can refuse to honor a durable power of attorney (DPOA) if they suspect financial fraud. We recently received a call from a social worker…
Aging at Home on the Rise
March 23, 2015
A new survey of hundreds of federally sponsored local agencies that assist aging Americans has found increased efforts to help the elderly remain…
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…
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…
The Blame Game
December 5, 2014
An article entitled “Social workers and journalists are hindered by mutual suspicion” recently appeared in an on-line edition of The Guardian. The…
Giving Back: Thanksgiving Donations and Volunteer Opportunity
November 25, 2014
It's that time of year again. Thanksgiving is one of the most beloved holidays of all. According to CNN.com, Thanksgiving is America’s…
Right to Die Issues Create Ethical Dilemmas
November 19, 2014
Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old terminally ill woman suffering from brain cancer, ended her life in Oregon. Maynard was diagnosed with a brain…
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…
Free Shredding Event - Saturday, Nov. 15
November 4, 2014
In his efforts to advocate for Senior Safety; Elder Law Attorney Lee Drizin wishes to inform seniors of the next free shredding event in Las…
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…
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…
WHAT YOU SEE MATTERS...
October 8, 2014
On September 22, 2014, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court upheld a decision that the sister, and not the mother, of a cognitively…
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…
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…
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. …
Who Owes the Commission - A Trust or its Trustee?
September 18, 2014
In a recently reported Arizona Court of Appeals decision, a listing agreement expressly provided that the parties to the agreement were the owner…