The latest population projections support researchers' estimates that there will be more than 1.8 million people over the age of 60 residing in Virginia by 2030, an increase of 33 percent since 2000. Even more dramatic is the number of…
Year: 2012
Adult Day Care Question
Question: I am the primary caregiver for my elderly mother. I have become aware of the daily stress and emotional and physical impact it is having on my health. What can I do to give myself a break? Hook Law…
Identity Theft Targeting the Elderly Is on the Rise
Identity theft can occur in a number of ways, including someone hacking into an online account, stealing a credit card number or bank account number or other financial documents, applying for loans in someone else's name, or illegally obtaining birth…
How to Approach Your Parents About Their Estate Plan
Hook Law Center often hears from children who are concerned that their parents may not have an estate plan in place. Many children are concerned that they would not be able to assist their parents in the event a parent…
Elder Care Research Gaining Traction
Researchers at the Bureau of Labor Statistics interview people every day to see how they managed the tasks of the previous day - everything from work to child care to running errands. They contacted more than 12,000 U.S. respondents for…
Women and Estate Planning
When people hear the term "estate planning," they often think of a wealthy older gentleman managing extensive business and personal assets. But estate planning is a smart step for everyone, especially women. Women generally step out of the workforce earlier…
Choosing Guardianship for Your Child
One of the last things a parent wants to think about is what will happen to a child if something were to happen. However, deciding who shall serve as a guardian in such a scenario may be one of the…
In Case of An Emergency
We never know when an emergency situation might happen. Because of this, it is important for every person to carry emergency contact information in a wallet or purse. If a person has a cell phone, then it’s easy to list…
Seniors and Driving
As individuals age, often the most important sign of independence is the ability to drive. There are increasing conflicts between public safely concerns and the rights of older Americans to retain their privilege to drive. There are over 20 million…
