Do you know what the sixth leading cause of death among senior adults in the United States is? It is Alzheimer’s! In addition, two-thirds of affected seniors are women. According… Read more »
Category: Elder Law
7 Resources to Help Florida Seniors During Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month. Did you know that President John F. Kennedy was the first president to designate May as a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and… Read more »
Do You Need To Incorporate A Pet Trust Into Your Estate Plan?
Reviewed by Alison Hickman, Esq. Do you own a pet? If so, you may want to consider incorporating a pet trust into your estate plan. Just as a traditional trust… Read more »
Five Tips on Helping a Loved One Deal with Memory Loss
Reviewed by Kandace Rudd, Esq. Is a parent or another loved one experiencing memory loss? It can be tough to cope for both your loved one and for you.… Read more »
3 Reasons Why You Should Have a Strong Durable Power of Attorney
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. Did you know that it is possible to support loved ones and guide important decisions, even if you suffer an incapacitating illness or accident, by… Read more »
Why Does My College-Bound Child Need a Living Will?
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. Parents, have you considered the fact that, when your child turns 18, you may lose the automatic ability to make healthcare decisions for them? Regardless… Read more »
How You Can Protect Yourself During World Elder Abuse Awareness Month
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.… Read more »
Could Stimulus Money Wreak Havoc on Medicaid Eligibility, Especially for Nursing Home Residents?
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… Read more »
Wellness Pointers for Florida Seniors We Can Take From National Women’s Health Week This May
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.… Read more »