What, Exactly, Is Elder Law?

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What, Exactly, is Elder Law?
A Quick Review Of a Vital Topic
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Elders
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Aging Population, Changing Needs
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Elder law primarily deals with issues that affect
people aged 65 and older
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10,000 Americans (members of the baby boomer
generation) reach this age every day
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Young
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Not Only for the Elderly
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Despite its name, elder law also covers topics
that apply to younger people
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This is especially true for younger people who
have elderly relatives, and who have to deal
with elder law issues because of it
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Government Programs
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Not Just Medicare
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Elder law attorneys assist clients in securing
government benefits that cover them
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This includes Medicare and Medicaid, but also
veterans benefits, Social Security Disability
benefits, and more
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Incapacity Planning
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Declining Abilities
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Everyone experiences a decrease in abilities as
we age
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Elder law attorneys help clients prepare for
such declines by creating plans that will ensure
their wishes are met should they become
incapable
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Elder Abuse
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Prevention and Protection
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Elder abuse is a growing problem, and elder law
attorneys help their clients protect their
interests from those who might seek to take
advantage of them
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Elder law attorneys can also help the elderly
and their families in nursing home neglect or
abuse situations
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Senior Care
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Options and Choices
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People often need additional assistance as they
age
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Elder law attorneys assist people by helping
them identify their long-term care options and
protect their interests when theyre under
someone elses care
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Estate Planning
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More Than Just Elder Law
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Elder law is a part of a larger area of the law
known as estate planning
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Estate planning attorneys help them prepare to
pass their estatesthe property they leave
behind after they dieto their heirs
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