Aging Alone and Need an Ally? Building a Decision-Making Safety Net

Many older adults are aging alone. In fact, more than one in five Americans over age 65 are aging without family caretakers. More troubling is that many older adults have not identied a potential caregiver, and many have no reliable friends or family members to lean on. Living without an established support system leaves many older adults vulnerable to subpar care and financial exploitation.

Aging Ally is a service offered by Hurley Elder Care Law to help older adults in Georgia age with a safety net. Intended to provide extra support to older adults who do not have a designated healthcare and/orfinancial agent, Hurley Elder Care Law steps into that role, becoming a hired advocate and decision-maker when necessary.