Caution is urged when considering a reverse mortgage as a solution to financial problems during retirement years. Television commercials targeting seniors leave out most of the unpleasant parts of a reverse mortgage. Rates and fees are extremely high and the homeowner is still responsible to pay property taxes, insurance and…
At Hospice of Anchorage, end of life planning is what clinical director Alison O'Donnell encourages. Having advanced directives, or a living will, and a power of attorney in place is a gift to family, she said. Near retirees all over the country are starting to think about downsizing for retirement.…
A Walnut Ridge woman was arrested Thursday for forging a will after someone else had died. Another scammer made the news recently, this time involving a forged will. KAIT reported the story in an article titled "Woman arrested for forging new will after someone died." An Arkansas woman, Kimberly Dement…
As the nation's senior population grows, elder abuse complaints increase as well. The Oregon Department of Justice's Criminal Justice Division is addressing the increasing elder abuse claims by proposing an elder abuse resource prosecutor be added to the staff. Undoubtedly, other states may be adding similar positions as the awareness…
The new programs will be working with those in the private sector and nonprofits to help law enforcement attune to impalpable signals that could indicate mistreatment of this vulnerable population. Los Angeles is taking a stand against elder abuse with new training programs for the private sector and nonprofits. “Our…