Aging Alone

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Safeguarding Seniors: The Latest Scams and How to Stay Protected

By Miles Hurley | February 27, 2024

In an increasingly digital world, scammers are continually devising new schemes to exploit vulnerable populations, and senior citizens are often prime targets. As technology advances, so do the tactics used to deceive unsuspecting individuals. We can all agree that safeguarding seniors is critical. What are some of the latest scams and how can you stay…

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Suicide in older adults

Suicide Among Older Adults: Causes and Prevention

By Miles Hurley | September 19, 2023

September is National Suicide Prevention month and we want to help raise awareness about some concerning issues among individuals aged 65 and older. While older adults comprise just 12% of the population, they make up approximately 18% of suicides. This age group faces unique challenges and risk factors that can contribute to suicidal thoughts and…

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Life Care Planning Model

By Hurley Elder Care Law | March 31, 2023

At Hurley Elder Care Law, we offer life care planning services to help our clients prepare for their financial, legal, and social needs. Our model covers estate planning, asset protection, and care advocacy so that you can have peace of mind. Learn more in this video!

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Unbefriended

By Miles Hurley | February 21, 2023

Nancy lives alone and suffered a major stroke.  She cannot communicate her medical wishes, does not have a Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare and her hospital care team cannot locate a friend or family member to help. Nancy has become “unbefriended”. In today’s world we are all familiar with the social media terms ‘friend’ and…

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Blue Christmas

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year…. or a Blue Christmas?

By Miles Hurley | December 13, 2022

The Holiday Season should be a time for celebrations, parties, and get-togethers. Sometimes the holidays can also be a source of sadness and “the blues”, especially for older people, who may find themselves thinking about how quickly time has passed and missing loved ones. Health conditions or concerns about money can also make it harder…

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Technology for seniors

Technology for seniors

By Miles Hurley | November 2, 2021

News flash! The holidays are around the corner. It’s hard to believe it is already that time of year. Over recent years there have been many technology devices that have hit the market that can be fun, easy, and helpful to older adults living alone. Some of these devices may make great holiday gifts for…

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Blended family

Modern Aging Family in 2021

By Miles Hurley | September 21, 2021

It’s 2021 and I believe we will all agree that the typical nuclear family of a husband, wife, son, daughter, and dog is no longer what we think of when describing the family of today. Our family dynamics have changed, and our rapidly aging population is living longer with more complex caregiving issues and less…

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The New Aging Family: Planning for the future

By Miles Hurley | October 13, 2020

The new aging family looks significantly different than it did at the height of the baby boom. There are fewer and fewer nuclear “traditional” families with a husband, wife, son, and daughter.  Now, more families look like the Brady Bunch or the Pritchetts from Modern Family, or even resemble the movie “Yours, Mine, and Ours”. …

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Aging alone: Make a plan for care

By Miles Hurley | October 6, 2020

Today, seniors are living longer often with complex medical issues and a disjointed family support structure.  During the month of October, we will look at aging for the 21st century “modern” family and explore the unique issues today’s seniors are facing. According to the US Census Bureau, one in five adults age 65-74 live alone…

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Do you Need an Aging Ally? Tips for Aging Alone

By Miles Hurley | September 18, 2019

  Many older adults are aging without a safety net.   The belief that every older adult has a concerned, competent, involved family member to help with medical decisions, legal decisions, bill paying, transportation, and other caregiving responsibilities is being shattered by reality.   Current data estimates that almost 30% of baby boomers will age…

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