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Sometimes we?re frustrated by the legalese that governs so much of our lives but it?s fact. Through the end of our lives, and even beyond, there are legal processes, decisions and documents that we have to get right.
You?d think that by our senior years our legal dealings would be ramping down, but it?s just the opposite. There are so many things our senior loved ones need to have in place to assure they get the benefits to which they are entitled and key decisions in their last years ? and even last hours ? are made in the way they want.
Many visitors come to Senior Care Corner seeking information on handling the late life and end of life issues and decisions faced by their senior loved ones in order to better understand what?s happening and to assist in making sure what needs to be in place is completed.
Unfortunately, too often some decisions are put off until a crisis forces them to be made, putting extra pressure on family members and possibly resulting in them to be made differently than the senior would want or even having the decisions taken out of the family?s hands altogether. In most cases having the uncomfortable discussions and making the tough decisions in advance can put those decisions where they belong.
We talk often to family caregivers about having the family discussions that are needed and urging their senior loved ones to make those decisions ? - and get the documentation in place to make sure they?re enforceable when the time comes. We aren?t lawyers, though, and sometimes words need to come from the right experts.
Elder Law Attorney Conversation
Our long search for just the right legal expert to talk with about these issues ended when we ?met? Victoria Collier through Twitter, heard what she had to say and did some research into her legal practice. Victoria is a Certified Elder Law Attorney, whose practice focuses entirely on Elder Law issues. Rather than go into just what that means, we suggest you listen to our conversation with Victoria to hear what she has to say.
Our chat with Victoria includes many insights to help family caregivers assist senior loved ones in understanding what is needed and getting the appropriate advice. We learned some things from her and are sure you will too.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
News Items in This Episode
- Social Networking and Successful Aging
- Videotaping Shows Most Falls Among Elderly Due to Incorrect Weight-Shifting: Study
- Nearly Half of US Adults with High Blood Pressure Have It Under Control
- Study IDs Four Key Habits of Successful Aging
We enjoyed our conversation with Victoria Collier and appreciate her spending time talking with us and you.
Do you have stories to share about issues you?ve faced with senior loved ones? We love to have you leave a comment and maybe even tell your story on a future Senior Care Corner Podcast.
Others also read:
- Resource for Family Caregivers: Our Conversation with eCaring
- Key Financial Issues for Seniors and Their Family Caregivers
- Fight Elder Abuse
- Challenges for Family Caregivers Feeding Seniors with Alzheimer?s
- Preparing for the Cost of Caring for Elder Loved Ones
Source: http://seniorcarecorner.com/elder-law-attorney-insights-family-caregivers
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