This is the first in a seven-part series offering expertise and guidance about how to protect your loved ones as they age. Upcoming blog articles will focus on the various topics introduced in this first article. As always, contact Rothamel Bratton with any questions about these or other topics relating…

Nearly 44 million people struggle with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. In the United States, one in nine seniors over 65 suffer from this disease and the cost of caring for Alzheimer’s patients is estimated to be around $226 billion. Approximately 15 million Americans are charged with caring for a…

Very few people want to even think about end-of-life planning, much less actually begin the process. However, the simple answer to “when to begin” is now. This is true for a few reasons: anything can happen when you aren’t ready for it, beginning the discussion now while everyone is of…

When you have an elderly family member who needs extra care, it’s commendable that you want to be there for the person in your life. However, no one really understands how difficult caregiving is – until you jump in with both feet and do it. To be an effective caregiver,…

Do you have a loved one who is currently living in a nursing home? Or, perhaps, you are currently vetting prospective facilities for your aging loved one? You likely understand the difficult job nursing home workers have in providing top quality care for many patients with a variety of needs….