As the economy worsens, incidences of elder financial abuse are reportedly on the rise. The elderly are particularly vulnerable to scams or to financial abuse by family members in need of money. . .

A national assisted living company broke its promises to elderly New Jersey residents by throwing them out after allowing them . . .

The $250 stimulus payment for Social Security beneficiaries is not considered income to nursing home residents on Medicaid . . .

When someone dies, they leave behind memories of them, and lots of other things as well. This book deals with those other things -- how to clear out an estate and avoid family squabbles over heirlooms.

An attorney now in his ninth decade has compiled a detailed reference for anyone needing to learn about caring for the elderly at home -- and is offering it free of charge.

This book is a practical guide to working with your parents to make financial plans and preserve legacies while you both still have the luxury of time.

An ElderLawAnswers survey of elder law attorneys finds that most have long-term care insurance . . .

The National Center for Lesbian Rights has published a manual to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) elders . . .

Elder financial abuse costs older Americans more than $2.6 billion a year, but for each case of abuse reported. . .