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 […]
Caregivers, Travel, and Family Holidays
Wanderlust. The itch to travel to far-flung lands and see people and vistas we never thought possible. While France may be a hot ticket for holiday travel worldwide, a person who spends their days as a full-time caregiver is happy just to get to the neighbor’s house for supper on any given Sunday. If you […]
Why Do I Need an Elder Law Attorney?
Don’t be fooled. Elder Law Attorneys aren’t just for older people. Regardless of your age, income, or marital and family status, a consultation with an Elder Law Attorney will have a big impact on your future. Elder Law Attorneys specialize in planning for the future. For the “what ifs” in life. And we all know, […]
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
It’s hard to accept help. Or maybe it’s hard to accept we need help. Either way, the outcome is the same – caregiver burnout is real and affects everyone involved in caregiving. More than one in five Americans are providing care to an adult or child with special needs. Many of those people provide care […]
Incapacity Planning in Florida
What do Florida and Maine have in common? Elderly people. While we currently share the highest numbers of elderly people with the great state of Maine, Florida is on track for a significant increase. By 2030, Florida will see a 34% increase in people 60 and older. Therefore, this group will expand its numbers to […]
Medicaid: It’s a Process
Failing to plan is planning to fail. Perhaps Benjamin Franklin was speaking about Medicaid Planning when he first turned this phrase. It certainly applies. As much as seniors want to “age in place,” few have executed estate planning documents that contribute to the success of that plan. Family members find themselves without the authority to […]
Aging Parents: How to Talk about Help in the Home
It can be a challenge to take care of aging parents. Many times, they want to remain independent and refuse additional help. How do you get an aging parent to accept that a little extra help around the home would make everyone’s life easier? Depending on your relationship with your parents, convincing an older person […]
Probate: The Least You Need to Know
The subject of probate can be intimidating. Ask any attorney and they will give you these simple words of advice: Avoid it. But what are we avoiding? With or without a will, assets will be distributed. The main difference is with a will you get to choose who your assets are distributed to. Understanding that […]
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, […]