Elder mental and emotional abuse happens when a caregiver inflicts emotional stress or pain on the elderly individual for whom they are caring. The caregiver may embarrass, insult or threaten the elder through actions or words. Some caregivers even isolate the elder...
Elder Law
Key Signs of Financial Elder Abuse
Financial elder abuse is one of the most insidious financial crimes around. Taking advantage of someone who is elderly due to their inability to fend for themselves is more common than many people know. Wisconsin residents who want to prevent financial elder abuse...
Mental toughness during COVID-19
COVID-19 weighs on everyone’s mind. It’s affecting the entire country and there’s no where you can turn without hearing about the virus. With this increased anxiety in our everyday lives, the human response can lead to bigger problems. With the fear of contracting...
3 tips for caring for elderly loved ones
Being a caregiver is a demanding position to be in. Many would argue that senior care is one of the toughest jobs. You want to make sure you’re doing your best to care for your loved one while avoiding burn out and overwhelming stress. Caring for your elderly loved...
Perceived “stubbornness” in aging parents can cause conflict
As parents age and require more help with day-to-day activities, adult children may take on the caregiver role. Often, children step in to address a perceived safety issue which can threaten a parent’s feeling of independence. A parent may understandably be...
