Whether your loved one is a spouse, parent or sibling, dealing with an aging family member can create guilt, anxiety, fear and many other feelings. The goal of Life Care Planning is to maintain and promote good health, well-being, safety and qualify of life for...
Planning for the future can be intimidating. If you are a senior or are making decisions for a senior or a loved one, an elder law attorney can provide you with the legal advice that is needed to prepare for the future. From disability planning to Medicare claims and...
When it comes to families, many families share common traits, but there’s no denying that we’re all different! The concept of family appears simple, but is quite complex in reality. Families today come in more varied forms than ever before – blended families,...
Couples in same-sex relationships generally have the same relationship goals as heterosexual couples. But the challenges these couples face are much greater. According to the 2000 census data, there are nearly 400,000 same-sex households in the United States. By now...
Mary had been in a nursing home for almost a year. She had gone through most of her life savings paying for her daily care. Along with her home, she only had about $50,000 left. No one at the nursing home had ever talked to her or her children about Mary going on...
The Arc Reacts to Startling New Bureau of Justice Statistics on Crimes against People with Cognitive and Other Disabilities. The Special Needs Alliance and The Arc collaborate on issues of mutual interest. The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with...
