Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. Falling is not a normal part of aging, yet it’s estimated that one in four seniors will fall this year. The consequences are often severe, with research showing roughly three million senior Americans likely being admitted to hospital emergency rooms, and unfortunately, thousands of them succumbing to their injuries. Assistive devices… 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 »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. As Floridians, we know that hurricanes are among the most devastating natural disasters on earth. Tree-snapping winds, torrential rains, and mass flooding are just some of the superstorm’s deadly effects. Others, like prolonged power outages, can cause a wide range of dangerous situations that exist long after the storms pass. … Read more »
Authored by: Teresa Bowman, Esq. A story about caregiver stress… About a year ago a very nice couple came to see me to discuss a long term caregiving. Both were dressed nicely and as I introduced myself, the husband told me that his wife had dementia so she might not understand everything being said during the… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. For most people, driving equates to independence. If you want to go somewhere, just hop in your car and go. While Older Americans may cling to this sense of independence, at some point it may not be safe for them to drive. Physical limitations and diminished awareness may be a normal… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. Scams that target vulnerable seniors remain a prevalent issue in the Florida elder community. Whether it is a telemarketer scam, a mail scam, or an online scam, criminals are getting smarter, more sophisticated, and more difficult to identify. Unfortunately, these criminals focus on vulnerable seniors who may be lonely and… Read more »
Written by Gerald L. Hemness, Jr, Esq. Reviewed by Kevin Staas, Esq. Having renovated our own home in the Tampa area over a period of 10 years, I can attest that home improvements shown on TV always look easier and less complicated at the beginning of the project. Unfortunately, it seems repairs I’ve made end… Read more »
To download the official proclamation, please click here. The text of the proclamation regarding Elder Abuse Awareness Day: WHEREAS, Florida’s seniors are valued members of society, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that they live safe lives; and WHEREAS, seniors should be treated with respect and dignity to enable them to continue to… Read more »
