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Elder Law Topics
Elder law cases are usually complicated and involve many other legal subjects. While a good South Dakota elder law attorney can cut through the legal jargon for you, it might be a good idea to read up on the following elder law related issues.
South Dakota elder law cases can usually be the result of these other cases:
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.
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News about Elder Law cases in South Dakota and nationwide:
Prevention For Older Americans
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced a $15 million collaboration with The Atlantic Philanthropies to improve the health and quality of life f... Read more >
Elder Abuse Is A Serious Problem
Each year hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected and exploited by family members and others. Many victims are people who are ... Read more >
Definition:
Case managers work with family members and older adults to assess, arrange and evaluate supportive efforts of seniors and their families to remain independent.
Guardian
Definition:
An individual appointed by a court of law to manage a person?s financial and/or personal affairs because the court has found that the person is not competent to manage his or her own affairs.
Long Term Care Insurance
Definition:
This type of insurance policy is designed to cover long term care expenses in a facility or at home.
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Pierre
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Sioux Falls
Spearfish
Vermillion
Watertown
Yankton
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