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Over the last several decades the older population in the United States has increased at an astounding rate. The Baby Boomer generation entering their retirement years coupled with a significant increase in the average life expectancy in the U.S. are largely responsible for the historical growth of the older population in America. Along with the elderly boom in the U.S., we have also seen a corresponding increase in the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The fear of developing … [Read more...]

If you have a parent who is in a nursing home, you undoubtedly worry about the quality of the care he or she is receiving given the seemingly endless news reports involving nursing home abuse across the country. What should you do though, if your worries appear to be well-founded? The Grand Forks nursing home attorneys at German Law Group explain your options if you suspect that a parent is the victim of nursing home abuse. How Bad Is the Nursing Home Abuse Problem? If you pay attention to the … [Read more...]

The area of the law known as “elder law” is a relatively new area of the law, having evolved over the last several decades as a response to the needs of the rapidly growing segment of the population over the age of 65. Seniors face many of the same legal problems that their younger counterparts face; however, they also encounter unique legal problems as well as frequently requiring a different approach to the common legal problems they face. In addition, the family members and loved ones who … [Read more...]

The opioid epidemic that is sweeping the United States is discussed with great regularly by the news media. Typically, the focus of that reporting is on how the epidemic impacts the working class and even the nation’s youth. What most of us haven’t considered is how that epidemic has, and will continue to, impact the nation’s elderly. According to a recently released report based on an in-depth investigation, the nation’s rural elderly are expected to suffer considerably in the years to come as … [Read more...]

Whether you are making the decision for a spouse, a parent, or another loved one, deciding that someone you love requires the type of care that can only be provided in a nursing home is typically a heart-wrenching decision. Once that decision has been made, however, yet another difficult decision must be made – which nursing home to select? If you find yourself in this situation, you are likely worried about your loved one becoming the victim of elder abuse and/or neglect given how frequently it … [Read more...]

As much as we would prefer not to think about it, as we age, so do our parents. For an adult child, watching a parent succumb to the natural aging process can be difficult. If the parent begins to show signs of having Alzheimer’s, or another age-related dementia disease, it can be even harder to handle. One of the most difficult decisions you will have to make if you find yourself in this position is the decision to seek guardianship over a parent. If, however, it begins to become clear that … [Read more...]

As everyone in North Dakota knows, the winters can be brutal for all of us. For the elderly, the cold, harsh winter months can be downright dangerous, particularly for those who are already suffering from any type of medical condition that threatens the immune system or impacts the heart or lungs. If you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home, the threat of pneumonia is of particular concern over the winter months. With stories of elder abuse and neglect popping up in the news on a daily … [Read more...]

You may have heard the term “elder law attorney” used before and wondered exactly what an elder law attorney does. More specifically, you may have wondered how you would know if you need an elder law attorney. Elder law is a relatively new area of the law; however, the recent increase in the number of older Americans has caused a related increase in the need for attorneys who understand legal issues that impact the elderly. Whether you realize it or not, there is a very good chance that you will … [Read more...]