This is the first in a seven-part series offering expertise and guidance about how to protect your loved ones as they age. Upcoming blog articles will focus on the various topics introduced in this first article. As always, contact Bratton Law Group with any questions about these or other topics relating to elder law, life […]

Nearly 44 million people struggle with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. In the United States, one in nine seniors over 65 suffer from this disease and the cost of caring for Alzheimer’s patients is estimated to be around $226 billion. Approximately 15 million Americans are charged with caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. This

Congrats to our Elder Care Coordinator, Anne Markel-Crozier, on earning her Certified Elder Care Coordinator Certificate (CECC). Over the last 15 weeks, Anne has completed three online courses through the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA) in collaboration with The Stockton Center on Successful Aging at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, to further enhance her abilities to

When you have an elderly family member who needs extra care, it’s commendable that you want to be there for the person in your life. However, no one really understands how difficult caregiving is – until you jump in with both feet and do it. To be an effective caregiver, the kind of person you

Do you have a loved one who is currently living in a nursing home? Or, perhaps, you are currently vetting prospective facilities for your aging loved one? You likely understand the difficult job nursing home workers have in providing top quality care for many patients with a variety of needs. Join with the American Health

We all think we’re aware of the pain caused by Alzheimer’s disease, but unless you’ve watched a loved one’s memory fade away or acted as a caregiver to a dementia patient, you really don’t know what it feels like to watch someone you love disappear before you eyes. With holiday season quickly approaching, it will

We try to live each and every day to the fullest. However, when age, illness or injury make each day just a little more difficult than the last, it may be time to consider planning for the future. With people living longer than ever before, many families are faced with the realities, and sometimes confusion,

Are you, your family members or clients struggling to meet the needs of an elderly loved one during a chronic illness or disability? Then it may be time to consider preparing for a life care plan. A life care plan takes into consideration your loved one’s various needs, including the priorities and safety and comfort of your

By now, almost everyone has heard of the “Ice Bucket Challenge.” You may have even taken it yourself. Celebrities, grandparents, teenagers, adults and even former Presidents are posting videos to social media of themselves dumping buckets of ice water over their heads. The challenge began as an attempt to raise awareness and funds for Amyotrophic