How to Avoid Financial Exploitation
One of the more frequent calls we get go something like this: Me: “Good morning, Joplin Elder Law, how can I help you?” Caller: “Hi, I need to get power of attorney for my (insert loved one’s relationship here.)” Me: “Can I speak to your (loved one) to get their permission to speak to…
Read MoreRelief for Family Caregivers
Many family member caregivers struggle to balance work, their own household obligations, and the care their senior family member needs. They often forget about taking the time to care for themselves! Being a caregiver can be very rewarding but also very stressful and difficult. They don’t have to do it alone! Have your heard about…
Read MoreDid you know?… Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 and Seniors
Typically, we hear about folic acid in connection to expecting mothers and its importance in preventing certain birth defects. Folic acid is also very important in older adults for neural and cognitive function. What is Folic Acid? Folic acid is part of the B Vitamin complex also known as vitamin B9. Folic acid is…
Read More“If only I had done this…”
I love working in an Elder Law practice! We get to meet some extraordinary people and help them every day. When people ask me where I work and what I do, the most common response is, “What is Elder Law?” I am passionate about what we do and the services we provide. I usually…
Read MoreAging Healthy Part 5, – Keeping Your Brain Healthy
You should keep your brain as active as your body. Keeping your brain active and maintaining creativity can actually help prevent cognitive decline and memory problems. They say that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain, scientists have discovered that this old adage simply isn’t true.…
Read MoreAging Healthy, Part 4 – Keeping Your Body Healthy
Many of the physical challenges associated with aging can be overcome or drastically mitigated by exercising, eating right, and having healthy sleep habits. It’s never too late to start improving your physical wellness, no matter how old you are or how unhealthy you’ve been in the past. Caring for your body has enormous benefits…
Read MoreAging Healthy, Part 3 – Staying Connected
Staying connected to our support network as we get older can be challenging. Career changes, retirement, illness, and moves out of the local area can take away close friends and family members. Even those who have always had an active social life often find their social network getting smaller and smaller. It’s important to…
Read MoreAging Healthy, Part 2 – Laughter is the Best Medicine
Staying healthy through humor, laughter, and play. A key ingredient in the recipe for healthy aging is the ability to find meaning and joy in life. As you age, your life will change, and you will gradually lose things that previously occupied your time and gave your life purpose. (If you missed Part 1…
Read MoreAging Healthy, Part 1 – Nothing Is Certain Except Change
Coping With Change As we grow older, we experience an increasing number of major life changes. Career transitions, retirement, children leaving home, the loss of loved ones, and health challenges can be difficult. How we handle and grow from these changes is often the key to healthy aging. Learning to adapt to changes is essential…
Read MoreClint Eastwood, Betty White and Maxine (the Comic Character)
At Joplin Elder Law, we love what we do! Who wouldn’t want the opportunity to possibly meet the real life versions of the above characters at work every day? Some of the stories we hear from our senior clients are pretty amazing, inspiring and, most of the time, they give pretty darn good advice. The…
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