Elder Abuse Increases with Social Isolation
The unprecedented quarantines to protect against the spread of the novel coronavirus have made many seniors more vulnerable to financial exploitation.
Ethan Huizenga
March 12, 2021
Older Adults Protective Services Act of PA
Right now, Pennsylvania doesn’t have a uniform background check process for people who work with older adults — but that could be changing.
Ethan Huizenga
March 9, 2021
How to: Care for Yourself when Caring for Dad
Taking care of an aging or ill family member can be enormously rewarding but also exhausting and emotionally draining.
Ethan Huizenga
February 3, 2021
Top 10 Riskiest Surgeries for Seniors
Knowing if a surgery is high-risk, can help you make an informed decision about the procedure.
Ethan Huizenga
December 11, 2020
Can I Afford In-Home Elderly Care?
Amid headlines of COVID-19 infiltrating nursing homes and large senior care facilities, it’s understandable that many Americans would prefer to avoid assisted living environments as they grow older. However, the trend to age in place predates the pandemic. Remaining at home was the first choice for 76% of Americans age 50 and older, according to a 2018 AARP survey.
Ethan Huizenga
November 5, 2020
Caring for a Loved One from a Distance
If you are caregiving from a distance (you live here and your parent or other loved one is in another state, a distant city or as close as an hour away), it can be even more daunting than doing it in your home.
Ethan Huizenga
October 27, 2020
Ethan Huizenga
October 16, 2020
Trusts: The Swiss Army Knife of Estate Planning
We may think of a spoiled heiress to a large fortune, whose parents were savvy enough to prevent her from having full access to her funds. On the other hand, we could imagine a loved one with special needs, whose needs will be provided for with trust-protected money.
Ethan Huizenga
September 21, 2020
When Can I Visit Grandma at the Nursing Home
As nursing homes in many states start to emerge from a four-month lockdown, residents and their loved ones are desperate for in-person visits. The federal government has issued guidelines for reopening nursing homes to visitors, and more than half of the states have authorized limited visitation.
Ethan Huizenga
August 29, 2020
Will I Live Longer if I Babysit the Grandchildren?
Looking for an extra incentive to spend some quality time with your grandchildren? Try telling their parents that it could extend your life.
Ethan Huizenga
August 17, 2020
