As people age, they tend to lose their ability to care for themselves and make critical decisions regarding their lives. This may be perpetuated by the onset of age-related conditions like Alzheimer’s, mental illness, stroke and other health complications. If your...
As a parent, your first responsibility is to safeguard your children’s health and wellness. Of course, providing for your children, instilling good virtues and leaving an inheritance for your children are all important, but there is one thing most parents cannot...
Aging is an inevitable part of life that we all have to deal with at some point in time. It can be difficult seeing your older family members lose a grip on their independence, but there are ways that you can help them later on in life. Implementing effective...
Many people struggle to come to terms with the fact that they are no longer best placed to manage their own affairs. It may be difficult for them to accept that help is required for tasks that have been independently carried out for many years. Additionally, the...
If you are getting older, something you’ll want to include in your estate plan is your choice of a guardian or conservator in the case that you are unable to care for yourself or take care of your financial needs. Usually, you do this by setting up your power of...
How many stories have you heard on the news where it highlights the story of yet another senior citizen that had someone defraud them, causing a near-complete loss of their savings? These stories are far too common. You can do something to protect your loved ones from...
Nobody lives forever, which is why the parents of special-needs children need to plan ahead. When you have an adult child with special needs, there will come a time when you’re no longer around to protect them and make sure that their needs are met -- and that means...
When a person turns 18, they reach the legal age of majority, meaning that a person’s parents can no longer make legal decisions for them. However, many adults suffer from developmental disabilities and may require help with these decisions. This person is called a...
Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of adulthood is watching a beloved parent grow older and lose the ability to care for themselves. When an elder loses their comprehension due to an injury or illness, it can interfere with their ability to make rational,...
A guardianship naturally does take away some of a person’s independence. It gives the other party the legal ability to act on their behalf. For instance, if an elderly person has a mental condition that means they can no longer take care of their financial affairs,...
