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More and More Grandparents Are Raising Grandchildren

Across the United States, almost 7.8 million children are living in homes where grandparents or other relatives are the householders, with more than 5.8 million children living in grandparents’ homes and nearly 2 million children living in other relatives’ homes. These families are often called “grandfamilies.”

More than 2.5 million grandparents are taking on [...]

Supreme Court Allows Sale Of Adult Video Games TO Children

The United States Supreme Court handed down a ruling on California’s video game law, opposing the rights of parents to keep their children safe from mature-rated adult video games.

The California law banning the sale and rental of explicit video games to minors without parental consent was passed in 2005, but was overturned by lower [...]

Elder Law 101

What to look for when hiring an Elder Law attorney

Legal problems that affect the elderly are growing in number. Our laws and regulations are becoming more complex. Actions taken by older people with regard to a single matter may have unintended legal effects.

It is important for attorneys dealing with the elderly to [...]

Elder Law 101: What to look for when hiring an Elder Law attorney

Legal problems that affect the elderly are growing in number. Our laws and regulations are becoming more complex. Actions taken by older people with regard to a single matter may have unintended legal effects. It is important for attorneys dealing with the elderly to have a broad understanding of the laws that may have an [...]

Brainwashing Hannah

Emotional abuse leaves scars that may never heal

Dear Susan,

My daughter and son-in-law are separated, and I am now living with my daughter and granddaughter. I am pleased to say that I have become my granddaughter’s caregiver when my daughter is working. Everyone gets along well, and I take great joy in helping to [...]

Budget Cuts Put Future Elder Care On Your Radar Screen…Now More Than Ever

We spent Thanksgiving with my cousin and her husband, who is moving into the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s. Over three days, I watched in awe as she patiently and lovingly cared for her partner of 23 years even though most of the time he didn’t recognize where he was or whom he was with.

Over [...]

Caregiver Helper Resources

1) National organizations

Administration on Aging, Grandparents Resources

Administration on Aging, Center for Communication and Consumer Services/DHHS, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201; 202-619-0724; aoainfo@aoa.gov; www.aoa.gov/prof/notes/notes_grandparents.asp

Addresses issues involving three generations of grandparents raising grandchildren: themselves, their children and the grandchildren.

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Foundation, Grandparent Information Center (GIC)

601 [...]