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The Ombudsman—Advocate for Residents’ Rights

If you feel that the skilled nursing facility that your loved one resides at is not making reasonable efforts to allow you to stay in communication with your loved one, or allow you to receive updates about their condition, the ombudsman is available to help.

Home Remodeling Tips So You Can Age in Place

Home Remodeling Tips – Age in Place One of the hot topics in home remodeling and design is the movement toward being able to age in place. This means that the house is adapted so that older people, people with mobility limitations, and other concerns can comfortably live in the house they’ve always lived in. […]

5 Best Caregiving Travel Tips for Senior Citizens

On behalf of Lisa Bryant of The Law Offices of Lisa C. Bryant, Inc. posted in Health & Wellness on Monday, June 5th, 2017.

Summer is here, which for many families means vacation travel. Here are our best five caregiving travel tips for senior citizens.

Attend Conference on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15th

It’s a sad fact that about 5 million elders, that is 1 in 10 elders in America, suffer with some form of abuse, whether neglect, mistreatment, or financial abuse. Thursday, June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Learn more about how to get involved.

Update your Estate Plan every 3-5 years.

On behalf of Lisa Bryant of The Law Offices of Lisa C. Bryant, Inc. posted in Estate Planning on Monday, April 4th, 2017.

There are some life changes that should trigger a re-evaluation of an estate plan, no matter when the last revision was.

Understanding the Vocabulary of Trust Administration

On behalf of Lisa Bryant of The Law Offices of Lisa C. Bryant, Inc. posted in Trust Administration.

Last week, we went over some basic differences between the trust administration and probate processes. This week, we need to go over some terms so that you and your loved ones can understand your legal options for dealing with a deceased family member’s estate.

How Federal Senior Programs May Be Affected by New Budget

On behalf of Lisa Bryant of The Law Offices of Lisa C. Bryant, Inc. posted in Estate Planning on Monday, May 1st, 2017.

The political climate has changed dramatically since the election of Donald Trump, to put it mildly. It’s not always easy to figure out what the president is planning to do and how well he is working with his Republican colleagues in Congress. However, proposed budget cuts may dramatically affect several important Federal senior programs.

Learn the Four Major Stroke Warning Signs

On behalf of Lisa Bryant of The Law Offices of Lisa C. Bryant, Inc. posted in Health & Wellness on Monday, April 24th, 2017.

It’s absolutely vital for all older adults to learn the four stroke warning signs. Teach them to your friends and family members, too. Don’t wonder… did I have a stroke? Remember: F.A.S.T.