The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated October as Special Needs Law Month. This program and observance grew out of a grass-roots effort to help those with disabilities understand what to do to plan for the financial stability of adults with special needs. Special needs planning can involve creating special needs trusts, […]

Seniors who are socially isolated and lonely are often sicker and may not live as long as others who remain close with family and friends. In a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers found seniors who had few ties to the community had an increased risk of cardiovascular issues. In addition, lonely

The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that may have far reaching effects on retirement planning options for Americans.  The House passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 on May 23 of this year.  The law encourages more small employers to offer 401(k) plans and SIMPLE IRAs due to a tax

Every year, thousands of older Americans are victims of consumer scams. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that older Americans lose billions of dollars each year to scammers. Identifying common scams and what to do is important to protect the elderly from fraud. NCOA reports there are Social Security scams which in the past,

If you’ve been around for long enough, chances are that you know someone who has suffered a stroke. Perhaps it was a close friend or other loved one, or maybe you’ve even been through one yourself. But even if you haven’t, it’s quite likely that you’ve heard the term at the very least. For a

Bratton Law Group Attorneys at Law is pleased to announce a new addition to our team. Please join us in welcoming our newest member, Anne Markel –Crozier BSW, CSW, to the Bratton Law Group Elder Law division. In Anne’s new role, she will work closely with our clients in the areas of elder law and

May 6th -12th is National Nurses Week 2018. Happy Nurses Week to all the Nurses Practitioners that we interact with regularly! We thank you for your hard work, dedication and loyalty in assisting our clients as they age. A special thank you to our nurse – Claire Merendino! We are so fortunate to have Claire

Bratton Law Group is pleased to announce our newest team member, Claire Merendino R.N, as elder care coordinator. Ms. Merendino comes to Bratton Law Group with over 30 years’ experience in the healthcare community. As an experienced and fully Registered Nurse, Ms. Merendino is dedicated to the mission of life care planning and safeguarding compassionate

It’s long been known that a healthy diet and exercise leads to a longer life and happiness, but in addition, studies show that participating in creative active hobbies can also have a positive impact on your senior’s aging brain. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic performed a study on senior activities which showed cognitive benefits from