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A durable power of attorney protects you in the event that your health declines quickly and you are unable to make health care decisions on your own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Medical and financial Durable Powers of Attorney can’t prevent accidents or keep you young, but they can certainly make life easier for you and your family if times get tough.<\/h1>\n

While it may not be common knowledge, it is Older Americans Month and Elder Law Month<\/a>, and there is no better time to talk about Elder Law<\/strong> and Durable Power of Attorney<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

(Related: Proposed Changes to the VA Pension Program<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Elder Law<\/strong> is a specialized area of law that involves representing, counseling and assisting seniors, people with disabilities and their families with a number of legal issues, from estate planning to long-term care issues. Its emphasis, according to The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys<\/a>, is to promote the highest quality of life for individuals.<\/p>\n

(Related: Rural Areas <\/a>(more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A durable power of attorney protects you in the event that your health declines quickly and you are unable to make health care decisions on your own. Medical and financial Durable Powers of Attorney can’t prevent accidents or keep you…<\/span><\/p>\n