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Estimated that 820,000 elders became victims of elder abuse in 1994
The National Aging Resource Center on Elder Abuse (now the National Center on Elder Abuse) estimated that in 2004 there were 820,000 elders became victims of elder abuse. 106 percent increase in the number of reported cases between 1986 and 1994, from 117,000 to 241,000.

 

Elder law is one of the newest and fastest growing specialties in the legal profession. It combines elements of Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Conservatorship, Health Care Planning and Medicare/Medicaid Planning. It draws upon the experience of elder law attorneys representing older clients in legal decisions affecting their eligibility for disability, social security and other public benefit programs including services supported by the Older Americans Act.

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The older population, persons 65 years or older, numbered 35.9 million in 2003. They represented 12.3% of the U.S. population, about one in every eight Americans. By 2030, there will be about 71.5 million older persons, more than twice their number in 2000. People 65+ represented 12.4% of the population in the year 2000 but are expected to grow to be 20% of the population by 2030.

 
Grandparents living with grandchildren.    
 
 
1Percent based on all grandparents living with grandchildren.2Percent based on all grandparents responsible for coresident grandchildren.3No parent present is defined as a household where the grandparent is the householder or spouse, a person under 18 is the grandchild and no adult child of the householder is present in the household. in Alabama
Total Number 100,765
Percent of population 30 years and over 4
Grandparents living with grandchildren Percent responsible[1] 55.9
Grandparents living with grandchildren Less than 1 year[2] 19.6
Grandparents responsible for coresident grandchildren[2] 1 to 2 years 21.7
Grandparents responsible for coresident grandchildren 3 to 4 years[2] 15.4
Grandparents responsible for coresident grandchildren 5 or more years[2] 43.4
Total Householder[2] 96.7
And or with no spouse parent present 3[2] 39.6
Aged 60 and over[2] 29.5
In poverty in 1999[2] 25.9
Total Number 71,438
Percent of all households 4.1

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000
 

All of our Alabama Elder Law Attorneys have extensive experience in all areas of Elder law. Alabama Elder Law Attorneys can answer any questions you may have and represent you in all your legal proceedings.

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  When the Elderly Become Financial Targets
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Though California has some of the strictest elder abuse laws in the country, few cases of financial abuse are actually prosecuted
Source: NPR
 
 
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News about Elder Law cases in Alabama and nationwide:

Life Insurance Agent Arrested on Financial Elder Abuse Charge
A life insurance agent in Los Angeles has been arrested and charged with Financial Elder Abuse following an investigation by the California Departm...
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Governor Doyle Extends Emergency Coverage For Elders
Wisconsin Seniors Can Have Medications Paid For Through March 15th Governor Doyle announced today that he will extend his policy to ...
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2006 CMS New Freedom Initiative Conference In Baltimore Maryland
On April 10, Dr. Mark McClellen, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) was joined by Josefina G. Carbonell, Assis...
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Elder Law Terms

 


Today's Terms

Medicare

Definition:
The national health insurance program for eligible people 65 and older and some disabled individuals. Part A covers hospital costs. Part B covers doctor bills and other medical costs.

Home Health Care

Definition:
Home health care is recognized as an increasingly important alternative to hospitalization or care in a nursing home for patients who do not need 24 hour day professional supervision. Many people find it possible to remain at home for the entire duration

Friendly Visitors and Telephone Reassurance

Definition:
These programs, which have different titles in different communities, provide regular personal or telephone contact for older persons who are homebound or live alone. Usually a volunteer provides the service.

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Topics Related to Elder Law:

  • Elder Abuse
  • Elder Rights
  • Estate Planning
  • Social Security
  • Medicare/Medicaid
  • Assisted Living
  • Older Americans Act

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Alabama Elder-Law Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Elder-Law attorney you should contact our Elder-Law Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Alabaster
  • Albertville
  • Alexander City
  • Anniston
  • Athens
  • Atmore
  • Auburn
  • Bay Minette
  • Bessemer
  • Birmingham
  • Cullman
  • Daphne
  • Decatur
  • Dothan
  • Enterprise
  • Fairhope
  • Florence
  • Fort Payne
  • Gadsden
  • Hartselle
  • Huntsville
  • Madison
  • Mobile
  • Montgomery
  • Opelika
  • Ozark
  • Pelham
  • Phenix City
  • Pinson
  • Prattville
  • Selma
  • Sylacauga
  • Talladega
  • Theodore
  • Trussville
  • Tuscaloosa
  • Wetumpka
 


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