Why Seniors Should Have a Geriatric Physician

Posted by Gerald J. Turner – We all have all encountered someone who doesn’t enjoy going to the doctor. Or even worse: someone who flat out refuses to go! Logic suggests that an important way for senior citizens to ensure that they are in good health and live a long time is for them to see a doctor. Unfortunately, many elder Americans can be a bit stubborn and do not wish to visit doctors. Sometimes it’s because they are afraid of bad news, or they don’t want a doctor to tell them they’ll need to give up their vices like sweets or smoking. But in the end, all the stubbornness and grumbling in the world doesn’t do anybody any good. Everyone gets older, and it only makes sense to accept this fact and move forward with as much common sense and education as possible. While it is a good decision for a

Tomorrow, June 15th, 2018 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).

Posted by Gerald J. Turner – This day was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elders. Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as high as 5 million elders who are abused each year. One study estimated that only 1 in 14 cases of abuse are reported to authorities. (NCOA) You may be wondering, what exactly is elder abuse? Elder abuse refers to intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes harm to an older person. Elder abuse takes many forms, including: Neglect or Isolation Physical abuse Sexual abuse Financial abuse and

Elder Law: Plan Early, Update Often

Posted by Gerald Turner – For any of us that have helped an elder family member with healthcare issues or end of life planning, we have been asked by doctors about healthcare proxies, advance directives, and powers of attorney. We are often asked if we have these documents when seeing our primary care physician even on a routine annual visit. There is a reason they ask. They know how important these documents are and have worked with families who have and have not had these documents prepared BEFORE they were needed. Most of us periodically have discussions with others about what we want for ourselves should something happen to us. We know who we’d like to make important medical decisions for us should we not be able to make these decisions ourselves. We most likely know who we want to take care of our financial decisions as well. We don’t

Protecting Your Assets

Posted by Gerald J. Turner – As we get older, our focus changes from acquiring to retaining our quality of life and assets. There are many things to consider and understand when you decide the time is right to get your estate in order, and it is always better to start planning earlier than later. There are a few basic items that need to be addressed as soon as possible. These have no real bearing on your age, but are ways to protect your assets should something unexpected happen to you. Preparing a valid will, health care proxy and power of attorney are the first steps in protecting what you have worked so hard for. Wills A will is a legal document that directs allocation of your assets at your death. Having a valid, legal will helps prevent a possibly expensive, and protracted battle over where your assets end up.

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Why Seniors Should Have a Geriatric Physician

Tomorrow, June 15th, 2018 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).

Elder Law: Plan Early, Update Often

Protecting Your Assets

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Why Seniors Should Have a Geriatric Physician

Tomorrow, June 15th, 2018 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).

Elder Law: Plan Early, Update Often

Protecting Your Assets

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