An advance directive is a legal document to ensure that decisions about medical treatment are followed when an individual becomes incapacitated. Such documents identify what to do specifically when an individual cannot make choices and are valuable not only for medical treatment and care but also end of life decisions. In New Jersey, one type […]

Think 150. That is the number of minutes of weekly exercise activity recommended for seniors by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Most people are aware that as we age, there is an increased risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or developing coronary heart disease, yet there are choices you can make at any

If you are one of the many heroes providing care to others, you know how demanding taking care of someone can be, and understanding how to avoid caregiver stress is essential. The National Alliance for Caregiving reports there are 34.2 million unpaid caregivers in the United States providing care to those over 50. Also, nearly

It is not uncommon for a senior to experience financial abuse. Often, the first signs are unpaid bills and unexplained withdrawals from bank accounts. Sadly, those responsible for financial abuse are most commonly close family members. Elder financial abuse is the highest reported type of abuse of the elderly and to protect loved ones, it

Many seniors prefer to remain at home instead of moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home. Home healthcare provides support with daily living tasks such as chores and going to the store or taking care of a home. This type of care is often less expensive than living in a facility, and it

Bratton Estate & Elder Care Attorneys is pleased to announce our newest team member, Katie Knook, as Elder Care Coordinator. Ms. Knook comes to Bratton Law Group with significant experience in the South Jersey senior community. As part of the Bratton Law Group Life Care Planning team, Ms. Knook oversees the coordination of our client’s

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