By now nearly everybody knows what Alzheimers’ disease is. The chronic, debilitating condition is responsible for more than half of all dementia diagnoses in the United States, and its effects are devastating – not just for the person who has the disease but also for those who love them. The disease is progressive, starting with […]

Whether you are an aging adult seeking resources on your own behalf or the adult child of an aging senior looking out for the best interest of your parent, you have a lot to learn. Elder law, elder care, Medicaid planning and powers of attorney – all of these are likely terms that are new to you,

Though most “awareness” events are held to raise consciousness of illnesses and how to prevent them, that is not always the case. Increased awareness is a good thing for all sorts of overlooked areas of our lives, whether in terms of our need to show greater appreciation for our loved ones, to show kindness to

At Bratton Law Group Attorneys at Law, we have an experienced, dedicated Elder Care Coordinator. Our Elder Care Coordinators is an invaluable member of our life care planning and elder law team, working hand-in-hand with family members to evaluate the needs of their loved ones and making sure that a personalized plan is put in place to ensure

Though most people have heard of Medicare and Medicaid, for many the terms are vague and have little application to their lives.  People know that both are social insurance programs provided by the government, but unless they have a specific need they rarely know more than that, and have a difficult time differentiating between the

As people grow older and begin to fear losing some of their abilities, they often grown concerned about how their money would be handled and bills paid were they to become temporarily or permanently disabled. Many jump to the conclusion that they should add their adult child’s name to their bank account, believing that doing

Making the decision to move from your long-time home into an assisted living facility is something that few take lightly, but once the decision is made, most people then spend a good deal of time researching the various residences that are available to them. It is important to know what you are looking for in this type

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys has declared May to be National Elder Law Awareness Month. The 31-day event is meant not only to recognize elder law attorneys across the country, but also to promote awareness and education regarding the areas in which elder law attorneys assist their clients. It’s a chance for more

As Americans one thing we all have in common is we respect and revere those who have come before; our senior citizens have paved the way for younger generations. May is Older Americans Month, an event established by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living in an effort to recognize the