Elder Law

Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes

Learn about the prevalence of elder abuse in nursing homes and what you can do about it.

Understanding and Reporting Elder Fraud, Abuse, and Financial Scams

Senior citizen fraud can damage an elderly person's financial stability.

Elder Financial Abuse: Power of Attorney Scams

Power of attorney scams are one of the most common forms of elder financial abuse.

Helping an Elder Make a Power of Attorney

Here's how to help an elderly loved one make a financial or medical power of attorney.

Your Obligation to Pay a Parent's Nursing Home Bill

While the law may state you are responsible for paying your parent's nursing home bill, the law may not be enforced.

Caring for an Elderly Relative: Where to Begin

As Americans live longer and longer lives, many require ongoing, long-term care. This care often falls to grown children -- men and women who are in their forties, fifties, and sixties and busy with careers or perhaps children of their own. Getting caught in this care-giving "sandwich" -- growing children on one side, aging parents on the other -- can be an emotional and financial burden, especially if you don't know where to turn for help.

Senior Homesharing

Senior homesharing can be a creative option that saves seniors money while maintaining their independence.

Helping Seniors Manage Money and Finances

Advice on helping with finances for elderly loved ones

Daily Money Management Programs for Seniors

Daily money management (DMM) programs provide personal financial assistance to older Americans who can no longer handle certain aspects of money management.

10 Steps to Organize a Senior Widowed Parent's Finances

A guide for widowed parents