Unlike lawyers who are hired to advocate for one side, elder-care mediators function as impartial observers in a voluntary process designed to be less adversarial - and cheaper - than a court proceeding. Mediation is increasingly being recommended by lawyers …
In a report, the Centre for Social Justice says that the ageing population has led to a surge in the numbers who need help with basic care, with an additional 1.7 million pensioners likely to be dependant on others within …
Divorce and death of the extended family leaves pensioners alone Read more »
If I think of family plus caregiving, it always equals a stressful situation no matter how functional a family might be. Throw in some poor family dynamics, established sibling patterns, control issues usually involving physical, emotional, legal and financial concerns; …
Catharine Dugan La Belle is my hero. Not because she fed the homeless or climbed Mount Everest, but because she decided to do everything in her power to have a civil divorce. "I wanted to be a positive influence for …
The home care aide didn’t expect her new charge to be particularly cantankerous. After all, she had worked for the elderly woman’s late sister for four years, and they’d gotten along well. But the new relationship was rocky from the …
Alzheimer’s disease is a major cause of mental deterioration among the 65+ population.The majority of these 4.5 million Americans live at home, where friends and family provide the majority of their care. Because Alzheimer’s is chronic and progressive—it not only …
Senior Care for Dementia: How To Care for Loved Ones With Alzheimers Disease Read more »
Ali Davidson has a reality check that’s about as difficult to read as it is to talk about. "If you’re an adult, and your parents are still alive and in decent health, it’s likely that you’ll have to take charge …
On Friday afternoon, the federal Administration on Aging unveils its new, improved elder care locator. The major change: anyone who dials the toll-free number, (800) 677-1116, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time on weekdays should get an actual …
Parties in legal matters ranging from divorce and child custody to business contracts are increasingly opting for alternative dispute resolution to settle their differences. Proponents of this model note that conflicts can be settled more quickly and amicably — especially …
Attitude Adjustment Why Alternative Dispute Resolution Is Growing in Popularity Read more »
(This article presents a good argument for why litigants should seek mediation over litigation) Billy Williams already had spent $7,000 on attorney fees getting a divorce when he decided to act as his own lawyer for a custody dispute involving …