Carolyn Rosenblatt
RN, B.S.N., attorney
Carolyn Rosenblatt has 40 years of combined experience in nursing and law. She is the author of "The Boomer's Guide to Aging Parents,” which offers practical solutions to legal and health care issues that adult children of aging parents face. She writes about healthy aging, family conflict and mediation of disputes related to aging.
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Take the time to have an honest conversation with adult children about appointing a power of attorney before you lose your ability to make decisions.
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Possibly, depending on your situation. It is perfectly legal for your mother to pay you for getting care she would otherwise have to pay someone else to provide if you didn’t.
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A legal guardian can be responsible for overseeing an incompetent elder’s personal well-being, financial well-being or both. These duties may seem straightforward, but guardianship is a very serious commitment.
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A do-not-resuscitate order (DNR) is an advance care planning document that specifies what potentially life-sustaining medical interventions a person does not want to receive. A basic DNR order usually states a patient’s wish to avoid undergoing CPR.
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Older adults who have become increasingly dangerous on the road are often in denial about their driving issues and the risks they pose to themselves and others. Use these seven tips for discussing unsafe driving with an aging parent.
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There are a few legitimate reasons why family members may want to change an aging loved one’s power of attorney designation, or remove themselves from their responsibilities as POA.
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Eliminate the issue of potential disagreements about your future care by naming a single individual in the health care directive.
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Identity thieves love to target the elderly because they think they are vulnerable. Protect your elderly parents by teaching them identity theft warning signs.
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Elder abuse can be difficult to detect and investigate, so family members must be attentive to their aging loved ones’ financial health. If you believe a senior is being exploited, act quickly and use the proper channels to file an official report.
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It’s easy to purchase an affordable power of attorney form online, but this option comes with some risks. An elder law attorney can explain how this tool works, help you avoid pitfalls and customize POA documents to meet your unique needs.
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A person with Alzheimer's disease is legally responsible for paying their credit card debt or other debt unless you can prove that they were not competent at the time they spent the money.
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After decades of respecting Mom and Dad, it isn’t easy to wrap your head around the idea of parenting your parent. Use these coping strategies to get you through trying times as you and your loved one accept your new roles.