by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Dec 2, 2020 | Elder Issues, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Have you asked the question, “How do I choose an estate planning attorney near me?” Choosing the right estate planning attorney for your family can be a tricky process, which often puts people off the topic entirely and leads to the mistake of failing to... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Jun 9, 2020 | Caregiver, Elder Issues
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The annual campaign provides much needed educational and support resources to millions of seniors, impacted family members, and caregivers around the country. There are currently more than 5.8 million Americans living... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | May 11, 2020 | Elder Issues, Uncategorized
As the Coronavirus continues to alter our daily way of life, we cannot forget those who are not immediately around us. This holds especially true for our aging parents and grandparents in our lives right now. We face questions including, but not limited to, what are... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Feb 24, 2020 | Elder Issues
If you are living alone, you are not alone. More than 34 percent of women and 20 percent of men over 65 years old live alone in the United States, and that number rises with age. We know just how surprising this can be for you to read. Whether you were thinking about... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Sep 16, 2019 | Elder Issues, Uncategorized
As more and more Baby Boomers age into their senior years, fall-related injuries are expected to surge. That is, unless preventative measures are widely adopted. Research shows that falls are already the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Aug 12, 2019 | Elder Issues
There is a common misconception that medical alert systems are for frail, home-bound older adults. While that is true, medical alert systems have evolved in recent years to accommodate older adults with active lifestyles. Medical alert systems have aided many people... 
