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On Behalf of Simpson Law, PA | Feb 4, 2021 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
There may be help on the way for seniors, particularly those who are interested in using, or are already using, home healthcare options. According to the Wall Street Journal, President Biden’s proposed infrastructure plan would set aside $400 billion to allow more...
On Behalf of Simpson Law, PA | Mar 15, 2020 | Elder Law
A 2019 study found that financial abuse is more likely to come from family members than from unknown scammers. While scams targeting older adults are a widespread problem, this study found that a senior is more likely to experience the abuse from someone they know and...
On Behalf of Simpson Law, PA | Mar 1, 2020 | Elder Law
Forbes published an article in 2019 that reported a rise in elderly bankruptcy, specifically for those elder households that earn a lower income. Over about two decades, the share of elderly bankruptcies has risen to 12%. That doesn't sound like a lot, but in 1991, it...
On Behalf of Simpson Law, PA | Feb 6, 2020 | Elder Law
As smart homes and smart devices become more prevalent in our daily living, our lives are increasingly altered in favor of a more tech-dependent existence. But beyond advances in medical technology, do these devices and smart homes really help the elderly? Let's take...
On Behalf of Simpson Law, PA | Jan 19, 2020 | Advance Directives, Elder Law
By 2050, as the American population becomes increasingly more aged, the number of Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is expected to double from its current rate, according to a report by the Alzheimer's Association. This would bring the...
On Behalf of Simpson Law, PA | Dec 30, 2019 | Elder Law
With more than 40 million Americans over the age of 65, caregivers are more in demand than ever. For a wide variety of reasons, including affordability, practicality, and sense of familial duty, family members are stepping into this role in increasing numbers....
On Behalf of Simpson Law, PA | Dec 2, 2019 | Elder Law
There's a Silver Wave approaching, and it's going to cause a lot of change in American society, from real estate and finance to healthcare and the workforce. Sometimes also called the Silver Tsunami, it's the phenomenon we're looking at right now in which a country's...
On Behalf of Simpson Law, PA | Sep 25, 2019 | Elder Law
We're all familiar with robocalls by now. Unfortunately, our senior population is going to be more susceptible to falling prey to these kinds of scams in particular. Older adults, particularly those experiencing dementia or memory loss, may be more likely to pick up...
On Behalf of Simpson Law, PA | Sep 12, 2019 | Elder Law
As more of the American population reaches their 70s and beyond, they are attracted by the concept of aging in place. Unfortunately, many older adults and their families are being confronted by the harsh reality that growing older is increasingly expensive. Costs...
On Behalf of Simpson Law, PA | May 10, 2019 | Elder Law
Elder fraud is on the rise, especially as scammers become more persistent as well as more sophisticated in their techniques. Recent research suggests there many be a link between susceptibility to scams and dementia or Alzheimer's. Neuropsychologists at Rush...
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