Dennis Beaver
  • Home
  • About
  • Articles (by date)
  • Articles Index – Alphabetical
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact
Select Page

‘They Are Putting Residents’ Lives at Risk’: Behind the Scenes at an Assisted Living Facility

by Dennis Beaver | Assisted Living, elder abuse, malpractice, medical care, senior care

When shopping for an assisted living facility to care for your loved one, look for these red flags before signing a contract. Cost-cutting can have a disastrous effect on the care residents receive. June 29, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver We’ve all seen and heard ads...

Aging parents? Documents you must have

by Dennis Beaver | healthcare, medicine, senior care

October 4, 2014   •  By Dennis Beaver For readers whose parents, grandparents or other family members are over 65, the twin storms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease could be headed in your direction. These joint nightmares steal the very essence of humanity from...

Are your parents about to sign a contract?

by Dennis Beaver | asset protection, consumer, contracts, fraud, senior care

October 26, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver “Earlier this year, while out running errands for my 83-year-old parents, “Sandy and Robert,” with whom I live, a solar salesman from Utah-based Mint Solar suddenly showed up at their home, and in no time, they signed a contract for...

Before locking him in the basement — protecting Dad from himself and others

by Dennis Beaver | senior care, trusts

February 02, 2013  • By Dennis Beaver We’ve all read or heard this touching first line in a poem about aging, written by poet Robert Browning in 1864: “Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be; the last of life for which the first was made.” “At that time those...

Care about your family? You need these documents

by Dennis Beaver | healthcare, senior care

July 30, 2011 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Last week we answered a question from Jenny, a 32-year old reader who wanted to know if she needed a will. “I’m single, never been married, no children, rent an apartment and own my car. I’ve...

Eight Don’ts to Keep in Mind as You and Your Loved Ones Age

by Dennis Beaver | healthcare, insurance, power of attorney, senior care

October 24, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver Getting older isn’t for sissies, and the more prepared you are for cognitive decline and the issues that come with it, the better your life will be. Do you worry about a friend or family member who is getting on in years? Perhaps...
« Older Entries

Recent Posts

  • How the Billable Hour Can Break Even a Strong Moral Compass: This Marriage Is at Risk of Becoming Collateral Damage to Firm Profits August 11, 2026
  • Are Your Secrets Safe With a Law Firm’s Receptionist? All About Attorney-Client Privilege (Though Kenny Is Clearly in Big Trouble) August 3, 2026
  • The Billable Hour Is on Life Support: How AI Is Killing the Clock July 27, 2026
  • Loyalty Points and a Widow’s Interaction with Customer Service: What Happens When a Company Forgets the Human Behind the Account July 20, 2026
  • Implied Easements and Hostile Neighbors: How a Couple Avoided Being Landlocked After Their Cranky New Neighbor Moved In July 13, 2026
  • ‘They Are Putting Residents’ Lives at Risk’: Behind the Scenes at an Assisted Living Facility July 8, 2026
  • Buying a House Together When You’re Not Married? A Lawyer Explains Why It’s One of the Worst Financial Moves You Can Make July 6, 2026

Featured Articles

  • Shopping for a new car?
  • What’s the best and worst time to buy a new car?
  • Pulled over for speeding? Be nice — it can’t hurt
  • 21 and in jail. Momma, don’t bail him out!
  • Luck of the enabled
  • Bamboo bathroom tissue earns a bum rap

Ask Dennis A Question

Click here to use our handy contact page for complete contact information.

©Dennis Beaver - You and the Law All rights reserved. - - - - - - - Website by Ginomai Creative