Guidance To Begin Talking About Medical Care
Are you an aging adult? Are you beginning to think about the time when you may not be able to make healthcare decisions for yourself? Those thoughts are not easy to have. However, you need to begin to think about your long-term care so that your loved ones will know...
Checking in on Aging Parents Residing in Nursing Homes
Do your parents reside in a skilled nursing facility? Do you expect that the staff will take care of your parents? Unfortunately, the standard of care can fall short in some facilities. How can you be sure that your parents are not suffering nursing home abuse and...
Family Caregivers Resources to Use During National Older Americans Month
Did you know that the month of May has been devoted to honoring and supporting the nation’s senior population since 1963? During May, Older Americans Month formally recognizes Older Americans as indispensable to our society and recognizes their value. May is also...
Three Ways to Prevent Florida Seniors from Losing Their Life Savings to Nursing Home Costs
Did you know that May is both National Elder Law Month and National Older American Month? This is an important time of year to ensure our aging Florida seniors have the support they need. Are you aware of the importance of Florida seniors knowing that if they need...
Helping Your Parents Understand Why They Need a Durable Power of Attorney
Do you know if your parents have created an estate plan, including a durable power of attorney? The reason for this question is because even though, right now, your parents are healthy, what would happen if one or both of them were to suddenly become incapacitated?...
Understanding Why We Celebrate National Autism Acceptance Month
Are you aware that in April we celebrate National Autism Acceptance Month? Sadly, in the past decade, the prevalence of autism has more than doubled among children in the United States, from 1 in 125 children receiving a diagnosis in 2010 to 1 in 59 children receiving...
How You Can Help Your Aging Parents on National Clean Out Their Medicine Cabinet Day
Are you planning to celebrate National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day on the third Friday in April, by helping your aging parents clean out their medicine cabinet? Did you know that proper disposal of unused or expired medicines can be important, both for the...
Your DIY Estate Planning May Backfire on Your Beneficiaries
Are you a DIYer? Do you like to make your own repairs in your home, change the oil in your car or hang up your own wallpaper? If the answer is yes, good for you! However, does this do-it-yourself mindset also include estate planning? It may seem like a fine idea...
Should You Use Different Trust Types in Your Florida Estate Planning?
Are you aware that one of the estate planning tools created for the management of assets, both during your life and after your death, are trusts? There is not just one type of trust, but several used in estate planning. In our blog we will divide trusts into two...
What Happens If You Do Not Have a Last Will and Testament or Other Estate Plan?
As an older adult, have you created a Florida last will and testament? Are you aware that your estate is everything you own? Unfortunately, research continues to tell us that only around 45% of all Americans have taken the step to protect themselves, their families,...