The aging population may find that as they grow older, there are many age specific legal issues that can arise. Elder law is an area of legal practice that places emphasis on legal topics that affect the elderly. This field of practice covers a wide range of issues facing the elderly and it is often recommended that senior citizens seek counseling and advice from lawyers certified in elder law.
Because many elderly people are unable to handle their daily tasks by themselves, they may require assistance from other people from time to time. Their dependence on other people may lead to certain problems, some of which can only be solved legally. One of the most common problems that elderly people face is elder abuse. Presently, there are close to six million elder abuse cases in the United States every year, and these cases can come in the form of physical abuse, exploitation, neglect, and others.
State Malpractice Laws
When determining whether or not you have been the victim of medical malpractice by your physician, hospital or other health care provider, you should be fully aware of not only your rights but also your state's laws – including statutes of limitations and maximum damage awards – as they may vary from other states.
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Cancer Monthly
Cancer Monthly LLC is responsible for the content of this website and is the publisher of Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient's Guide. Cancer Monthly is the only medical resource that reports the actual clinical results of cancer therapies for aggressive, advanced and metastatic cancers. Currently, it includes the results of treatments administered at over 260 hospitals. Cancer Monthly is one of the fastest growing medical websites on the internet with approximately 10,000 visitors each week. Visitors consist primarily of patients and their families, doctors, other clinicians, medical students, and medical librarians.
Seniors Directory
Senior Living Resources by and for boomers and the elderly
The carepoint seniors directory intends to help boomers, the elderly, retirement home residents and those looking to retire to find quality seniors resources. We have listed over 1200 websites that are suitable for senior citizens, and have reviewed 10 times as many sites that didn't make the grade. Only the very best websites have been selected by our team of editors.
If you have a site that seniors would find beneficial, then please feel free to browse to the most suitable section and suggest a site. We adhere to very strict guidelines and only quality sites will be accepted.
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Welcome to DrugWatch.com
DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.
Mesothelioma Prognosis
Mesothelioma is a deadly disease that afflicts 3,000 people each year and that number is expected to grow in conjunction with the widespread use of asbestos throughout the last century. If you or a loved one is dealing with mesothelioma, your prognosis doesn't have to be impossible.
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining the body's internal organs, known as the mesothelium. There are three recognized types of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the disease, accounting for roughly 70% of cases, and occurs in the lining of the lung known as the pleura. Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity, known as the peritoneum and pericardial mesothelioma originates in the pericardium, which lines the heart.
Mesothelioma is diagnosed to over 3,000 people each year and it is considered one of the most deadliest forms of cancer in the world. Mesothelioma, in most cases, is caused by exposure to asbestos and it takes over 30 years to develop once exposed.
Drug Alert.org - Senior Information Resource Center Whether you are a senior citizen, or the caretaker of a senior citizen, being aware of the risks of accidental medicinal poisoning is very important to ensuring safety. If you are aging and beginning to have numerous prescriptions, the various medications can be confusing, leading to mistakes in taking the medication which could cause poisoning through improper combination or overuse. While you may have a schedule by which to take your medication, the various types can still become quite confusing, and taking numerous medications at once can still be a bit dangerous. It is important to understand just what you should do to remain safe from medication poisoning.
Ransome Mobility is a friendly family run business which offers a range of straight stairlifts, cuved stairlifts, rental stairlifts, bath lifts, wheelchair lifts and vehicle adaptions to provide access solutions for the elderly and less abled.
Injury Settlement Guide.com
Elder abuse is a general term used to describe mistreatment or harm done to older men or women. This act of abuse may be a one time incident or may occur repeatedly over a period of time.
Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic's award-winning consumer Web site offering health and medical information, news and self-improvement and disease management tools. Mayo Clinic's medical experts and editorial professionals bring you access to the knowledge of Mayo Clinic for all your consumer health information - nutrition, cancer, diabetes, mental health, children, drugs - related to medicine and illness and diseases. www.mayoclinic.com
AARP The nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services which are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country. www.aarp.org
Administration on Aging Administration on Aging site is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging. Whether you are an older individual, a caregiver, a community service provider, a researcher, or a student, you will find valuable information provided in a user-friendly way. www.aoa.dhhs.gov
American Healthy Care Association The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing nearly 12,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally-disabled, and subacute care providers that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally. www.ahca.org
American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. www.americanheart.org
Assisted Living Federation of America The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is the largest association exclusively dedicated to the assisted living industry and the population it serves. ALFA represents over 5,000 for-profit and not-for-profit providers of assisted living as well as a diverse range of organizations involved in the assisted living industry. With 40 state affiliates nationwide, ALFA promotes the philosophy of consumer choice and quality of life for seniors. www.alfa.org
International Council on Active Aging The ICAA connects a community of like-minded professionals who share the goals of changing society's perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life for aging baby boomers and older adults within the six dimensions of wellness. www.icaa.cc
National Center for Assisted Living The National Center For Assisted Living (NCAL) is the assisted living voice of the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the nation’s largest organization representing long term care. www.ncal.org
National Osteoporosis Foundation The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is the leading nonprofit, voluntary health organization dedicated to promoting lifelong bone health in order to reduce the widespread prevalence of osteoporosis and associated fractures, while working to find a cure for the disease through programs of research, education and advocacy. www.nof.org
National ParksConservationAssociation www.npca.org
Park and Recreation National Recreation and Park Association The LAS Section represents NRPA members working in settings that focus on leisure and aging issues. LAS invites you to explore the site and to become actively involved. www.nrpa.org
Retirement/ Senior Living American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) is committed to advancing the vision of healthy, affordable, ethical aging services for America. www.aahsa.org
