Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. It is an unfortunate fact that many people see Older Americans as a vulnerable population to take advantage of and abuse without fear of repercussions. As a result, millions of older adults suffer abuse, neglect or experience exploitation in the United States each year, which can even come at the… Read more »
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. Congress has responded to the COVID-19 crisis by passing a $2 trillion stimulus package known as the CARES Act. The legislation is intended to help individuals and businesses cope with the economic repercussions of safer-at-home orders and other measures taken to stop the spread of the coronavirus. While millions of… Read more »
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. For the past 20 years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, or OWH, has coordinated National Women’s Health Week. One of its goals is to encourage women to prioritize their health. The second is to encourage women to make a lifelong commitment to healthy… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. Legal documents, like most complex undertakings, should be left to the experts. Granted, there are plenty of tasks that can be accomplished quickly and cheaply without an attorney, but contracts and legal documents are things you should not skimp on. Do you have questions on why this is… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. Did you know “Cyber Monday” is now the biggest shopping day of the year? It is the first Monday after Thanksgiving, and has recently supplanted “Black Friday” as the top annual retailer sales event. Although it is a fairly new invention, it is easy to understand why it is gaining… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. Veterans contribute to society in many ways, often more than we will ever know, and Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor their service and sacrifice. Offering a sincere “thank you for your service” can go a long way, especially for older and disabled vets. There is more, however, you… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to celebrate those bravely battling the disease of breast cancer, and honor those who have succumbed to it. Millions of women, and thousands of men, have been affected by the disease and yet little is known about its exact causes. Genetics and age… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. Having an out-of-date Florida estate plan may sometimes be worse than not having one at all. If your old plan designates others that you do not want making decisions, it may be worse than not having one at all. The best practice by far, however, is to have a current plan… Read more »
Five Questions to Ask Senior Parents About Medical Alert Systems Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. Did you know medical alert systems are critical technologies that have helped so many seniors over the past several decades? August has been designated national MedicAlert Awareness Month? Alert systems come in different forms and with varying features, depending on… Read more »
