Preparing Seniors for Winter
Like the Boy Scout motto, the key to keeping seniors safe and sound during the winter is “be prepared.” There are several ways that seniors and their loved ones can prepare for winter.
Financial Elder Abuse: Awareness and Prevention
Elder financial abuse has been a growing problem of the past decade. The financial exploitation of older or vulnerable adults can take many different forms. This portion of the population can be exploited by strangers of professionals who deal with…
Help for Seniors Who Fall Victim to Abuse
The Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act In October 2017, President Trump signed into law the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act. This bill was designed to combat the growing epidemic of the elderly being taken advantage of financially and…
New Law Encourages Reporting of Elder Financial Abuse
Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act President Trump signed the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act into law on May 24, 2018. The Act contains a section that was once a stand-alone bill from Sen. Susan…
What to Consider in Retirement Planning
Most people dream of the day they can retire. The problem is that many do not move beyond dreaming to planning. Planning can be done no matter what your age, but experts encourage people to start as early as possible.…
Senior Adults and Identity Theft – How to Protect Against It
Senior adults can be more susceptible to identity theft than others. Identity theft is a crime that is on the rise. It involves a criminal stealing personal identifying information to create a new identity or to steal money from the…
Veteran’s Benefits – What You Need To Know
As part of his dedication to representing his V.A. clients, J. Bryan Nugen is a Veterans Administration Accredited Attorney. Veterans are an important class of our population and as such, it is important to know about the various benefits available…
How to Recognize Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
Nursing home abuse or neglect is defined generally as any action or failure to act that causes unreasonable suffering, misery, or harm to the patient. It can include assault of a patient, but can also include withholding necessary food,…
Facts about Veteran’s Benefits for Veterans and their Families
The term “Veterans Benefits” is somewhat misleading. Only a percentage of the people covered by VA benefits served formerly in the Armed Forces. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides vocational rehabilitation, health care, employment services, pensions and more to both…
Five Things to Include in an Estate Plan
Estate planning is important for people of all ages, but as we age, the need for planning becomes even more critical. Many people avoid estate planning because they do not want to think about the end of life, failing health…