There are many options to consider when choosing a retirement community for yourself or someone you love. The first thing to do is to do some research to find what will work best for your situation. Senior living communities or retirement communities offer different levels of care and making sure you find the right place […]

Nursing home residents have special rights protected under New Jersey law. The New Jersey Department of Health provides information to the public on what to expect when transitioning into a nursing home and describes the rights for those living in a nursing home. Nursing home residents should understand they will be able to maintain their

Dementia is a term used to describe symptoms related to a decline in memory, communication and thinking abilities which are severe enough to impact a person’s ability to do daily activities. Alzheimer’s Disease as explained by the Alzheimer’s Association accounts for 60 to 80% of cases of dementia. Some other causes are Parkinson’s disease, traumatic

February is American Heart Month and keeping the senior heart healthy requires proper nutrition and exercise. Seniors are at an increased risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association reports that approximately 69% of seniors between the ages of 60 to 79 years have some form of heart disease. For seniors and their caretakers understanding

The ABLE Act of 2014 offers disabled individuals in specific circumstances the opportunity to save funds in ABLE accounts without putting their Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid or other benefits at risk. This legislation addresses the financial challenges of the extra costs for care incurred in having a disability. In most cases, an individual receiving

  A Life Care Plan is the best way to give you control of your care and your assets as you age. By taking the time to plan for your future or the future of a beloved family member, you reduce stress and gain peace of mind. Having a Life Care Plan allows you to

America’s population is aging. Today one in every seven people in the United States is over the age of 65, and that number is expected to double in the next 25 years. Of course there is much joy to be experienced as we celebrate having our elders in our lives, but there can also be

It is with great pride to announce that Bratton Law Group Attorney’s Director of Care Coordination, Anne Markel –Crozier BSW, CSW, has been elected by the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association (LCPLFA) to their Board of Directors. Voted this past month, Anne will join the LCPLFA as a Class-A Director and will serve her

Are you part of the “sandwich generation”? The sandwich generation is the term that has come to be used to describe those among us who are sandwiched between the children that we are raising and nurturing and the aging parents who we are also taking more and more responsibility for. Being a member of the