Nursing homes are important facilities where persons of advanced age receive essential care and support that meets their physical, medical and emotional needs. Many nursing home residents have legal guardians or other representatives who are involved in their care,...
Your elderly loved one recently moved into a nursing home. For the most part, you believe that the nursing home is safe, and you have seen no evidence of physical or sexual abuse. The staff seems friendly and kind, and they have the proper protections in place – such...
It is becoming a common theme - an elderly person has been scammed out of their savings. Now, they find themselves destitute with the possibility of losing their home. Unfortunately, these con artists are hard to catch. Therefore, it is imperative to take steps now to...
The Texas Advance Directives Act (TADA), as originally written, was considered far from perfect and even confusing by a number of groups, from medical professionals and hospitals to right-to-life groups. Specifically, there’s been debate around its provisions...
Nursing homes are a popular housing option for those who require specialized care and assistance with daily activities in their later years. While these facilities are supposed to be safe havens for seniors, instances of abuse and neglect can unfortunately occur,...
As people prepare for retirement, they have to think carefully about what may happen in the future. Those who do not yet have an estate plan may finally decide to sit down and draft a will. Those who already have basic testamentary documents may decide to revise their...
It’s really hard to watch a parent age. The person who once guided and protected you from harm may suddenly be unable to navigate this world without some help. How do you know it’s time to step in and ask the court for guardianship so that you can ensure your parent’s...
Guardianship is not the only option for helping an elderly person who needs assistance. There are other alternatives that may be less restrictive, less costly and more respectful of the person's rights and preferences. In fact, Texas law requires that guardianship be...
As we age, we are susceptible to a myriad of diseases. Some of them hit us quickly, but some terminal illnesses kill us slowly and painfully. This is why some look into Texas’s euthanasia laws. Euthanasia defined Euthanasia is defined as any intentional killing of...
If you or an elderly loved one are of a certain age, as an American and as a Texan, you are protected by all of the laws that are afforded to every citizen, but some of these laws take on special significance for people of 60 years and older. There are several laws...