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 […]
Why Case Management? Real Life Examples Part 1
In 2020, about 1 in 6 people in the United States were age 65 and over. Along with explosive growth in older populations, family dynamics have required a complete reimagining of retirement, aging plans, and family systems. For overwhelmed adult children trying to provide care from afar to seniors struggling to remain independent without a […]
Let’s Talk About End-of-Life Plans
If you have ever joked that you would be late to your own funeral, this information may be for you. Planning for end-of-life doesn’t sound like a particularly fun topic, however, it can be one of the most important conversations you have. Taking the time to think about and write down your wishes is empowering […]
Elder Abuse: What Can You Do?
Almost one in ten adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited according to the National Institute on Aging. Abuse includes any intentional act that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. It can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone, but particularly the most vulnerable members of […]
Risks and Rewards: DIY versus Attorney
Have you ever watched a home remodeling show on HGTV and thought, “I can do that.” Or sat in awe while Bobby Flay masterfully prepared a mouthwatering meal in a matter of minutes, all the while thinking, “How easy!” When you don’t know what you don’t know, you often overestimate your skills and that’s where […]
Technology: Legacy Contact and Medical Alerts
We are all dependent on our devices to some degree. Whether we are searching for the cheapest gas, making a quick purchase from Amazon, or mindlessly scrolling through the wide selection of funny animal videos on Facebook, we all spend a great deal of time engrossed in our smartphones. Our phones are our lifelines, and […]
Don’t Make Life Harder (Just Get Advance Directives!)
Planning for end-of-life sounds like a bummer. For the young and healthy, the thought of making decisions about a far-off event may seem a bit premature. And spending money on advance directives? To the uninformed, this may be the most off-putting. It doesn’t take much prompting for an Elder Law Attorney to tell stories about […]
Wrap Up 2023 Strong!
Florida law states that every competent adult has the fundamental right of self-determination regarding decisions about their own health. This includes the right to choose or refuse medical treatment. Do you have advance directives that outline your wishes? Living wills and advance directives for medical care allow you to outline your wishes before a crisis […]
It Takes a Village
Growing older is not meant to be a solo journey. Throughout life, we gather people to our village who become instrumental in our personal growth and enhance our well-being. Some of these people are members of the family we are born into, others are friends who grow to love us like family, and ultimately, in […]
Plan for Healthy Aging
We all picture ourselves sliding into retirement – the absolute picture of health, grabbing wanderlust by the tail. Healthy aging doesn’t happen by accident. We are aware of the (not so) secret tips to healthy aging that involve diet and exercise. However, thoughtful planning and the right Elder Law Attorney are instrumental in enjoying peace […]