| Consumer Fraud - Tips for the Elderly Victim when Dealing with Contact |
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| Consumer fraud is a growing problem in American society, particularly with regard to telemarketing and bulk mail. Some seniors are particularly vulnerable to consumer fraud because they live at home, often alone, and because they tend to feel that cutting someone off or hanging up the telephone is rude. However, there are many steps seniors can take to reduce the amount of contact they receive from companies and charities selling products or requesting donations in the first place. Tips in this regard are discussed in detail in a separate article.More... |
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| Private Pay Residents |
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| In the late 1990s, statistics indicated that one out of every three people who turned 65 years of age would have to stay in a nursing home for at least one year. One out of every ten people would have to stay in a nursing home for five years or more.More... |
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| Social Security - Representation and Fees |
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| Those requesting benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) have a right to be represented in their proceedings if they so wish. They may choose to use lawyers or non-lawyers as their representatives.More... |
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| Part A - Hospice Care |
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| If a patient is willing to waive coverage under Medicare Part A and certain other criteria are met, Medicare will cover many aspects of palliative hospice care.
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| Annuity Contract Considerations |
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| The formation and validity of an annuity policy or contract is determined in the same way as a standard contract. The annuity policy must be supported by consideration (unless it is a charitable gift annuity or the annuity involves a bequest). The parties to the annuity contract must have legal capacity to contract.More... |
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