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New Software Aims to Plan Around, Recognize Cognitive Decline in Elderly Clients

Declines in the cognitive function of elderly clients often aren’t obvious or easy to spot. It’s a tricky area to navigate in an environment where financial advisors are ...

Well-Known NJ Elder Lawyer Accused of Bilking $1.2 Million From Clients

A fairly well-known New Jersey elder lawyer, who hosted radio programs and seminars dispensing advice, is accused of stealing $1.2 million from his elderly clients. Police are accusing ...

Elderly Woman Threatened to Kill Lawyer With Shotgun, Say Police

Elder law isn’t something you’d typically see listed on TIME’s most dangerous professions. But after an incident in New Jersey recently, maybe it should be considered. Last ...

Elder Abuse Under-Identified in Emergency Room Visits: Study

Emergency room visits are often the first place abused elderly adults go, which is why identification of abuse is critical in these settings. But elder abuse may be vastly under-identified ...

Lawmakers Contemplate Bipartisan Medicare Reform With Draft Bill

A bipartisan group of lawmakers late last month released a draft bill that aims to expand and create various Medicare programs for chronic conditions, like heart disease or diabetes, ...

Aging Population is South Korea’s Most Daunting Problem, Says OECD Chief

South Korea’s aging population — which will make it one of the oldest countries in the world over the coming decades — is the country’s most challenging long-term ...

Texas Police Want Elder Abuse Training, But 9 of 10 Don’t Get It: Study

A survey of Texas police officers found that half of officers have encountered elder abuse in the field and could have benefited from training detailing how to deal with such situations, ...

What’s The Least Tax-Friendly State for Retirees?

Many states actively try to attract retirees with favorable policies: tax exemptions for Social Security and other retirement income, low property taxes, and more. Other states, not ...

Seniors Uncomfortable With Estate Planning, But Hesitant to Pay for Help, Says Survey

Americans nearing retirement are having difficulty grappling with estate and retirement planning, according to a recent survey of 5,000 American households from Hearts & Wallets. This ...

FINRA Proposes Rule to Prevent Swindling of Elderly Investors

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) filed a proposed rule with the SEC last month that aims to protect elderly investors from financial exploitation. The rule would ...
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