Caring for Aging Parents: How Life Care Planning Saves Time and Money
You aren’t alone if you woke up today feeling overwhelmed from caring for aging parents. Families of all descriptions struggle with managing the challenges of daily life that come with elder care responsibilities. There is no shame in lightening your load and making life better through the thoughtful inclusion of Life Care Planning. Even for […]
Incapacity Planning: When is the Right Time?
Diminished Capacity and Incapacity Planning in Florida Diminished capacity is a sensitive subject for aging adults. And why wouldn’t it be? After decades of autonomy, the emotional, cognitive, and physical challenges of life can take their toll, threatening independence and exposing weakness. However difficult, incapacity can be addressed through an aging plan, giving direction for […]
Taking Care of Others: Why Case Management? Part 2
In our previous blog, Why Case Management? Real Life Examples Part 1, we looked at real-life examples when Case Management became a lifeline for seniors in need. In this blog, we will continue to explore additional real-life situations that benefited greatly from the services of a caring Case Manager. As family dynamics continue to change, […]
Assisted Living Contract: Buyer Be Aware
You don’t want to wait for a crisis to start planning for a move to senior living. Delayed decision-making and lack of research are two reasons seniors and their families come to the table of an assisted living admission feeling vulnerable and uninformed. Volumes of paperwork must be signed and, for the exhausted family member […]
Home Care: What’s the Difference?
Older adults want to stay at home. Nearly 90% of seniors want to stay at home as they age, making home care services of all kinds necessary to support safety and independence. When you are considering services to help an aging loved one stay at home, get familiar with the services that are available. Also, […]
Elder Law: An Easy Call to Make
Attorneys can get a bad rap. Especially after decades of TV shows and movies sensationalizing the clever lawyer who yells, bullies, and tricks their way into a winning verdict for their client. We’ve been subtly conditioned to be wary of all lawyers. Know any good lawyer jokes? Of course you do. Some types of lawyers […]
Never Have I Ever: Elder Law Attorney Edition
Elder Law Attorneys have seen some things. Ask a seasoned attorney who specializes in estate planning documents, probate, and other elder law matters about some of their craziest cases. Most likely, you’ll just get a look of annoyance. These specialists spend their days advocating for seniors and advising plans to protect their assets. The craziest […]
Public Benefits: 3 Myths Debunked
Public benefits myths are as commonplace as walkers and motorized scooters in Florida. With a higher-than-average number of senior citizens living in Florida, current access to services and housing is complicated – and we haven’t seen the worst of it yet. An aging plan is more important than ever and understanding the public benefits available […]
3 Reasons Estate Planning is Your New Favorite Topic
Is there anything better than preparing for a trip? Planning every detail of the upcoming adventure, filling your daily routine with new locations, and booking excursions to do new things with people you’ve never met? Not to mention packing enough clothes for a month even though you are only leaving for a week. We spend […]
Uncomfortable Conversations? 3 Tips for Kind, Compassionate Talks
We call them “uncomfortable conversations” for a reason. Usually, the reason they are uncomfortable is because we want or need a particular outcome, and we are prepared to drag the other person to the same conclusion. If you are preparing for an uncomfortable conversation about senior living options with your aging parent, you want to […]