There is a 70% guarantee that the day will come when you need someone to help make decisions for you if you are over age 65. Most people ignore or only casually think about whom they want to assist with their finances and health decisions when they are unable to help themselves. Many people give this…
By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Last month an enraged son called and threatened us. We prepared a Will for his mother. She just died and left him nothing. What would we do if he showed up in our office and was still angry and volatile? We did…
By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho What do young doctors think about end-of-life choices? A Stanford University study determined that 88% of young doctors prefer to avoid resuscitation and related heroic treatments when they have an illness that will result in death in the near future.[1] Do you…
By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho What is the difference between Palliative and Hospice Care?[1] Hospice Care One of the ways end-of-life care is provided is through hospice. Hospice, as defined by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is a program of care and support for a…