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 »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. This upcoming September 11th marks 18 years since the devastating terrorist attacks that took the lives of 2,977 people. Throughout the years since the attacks, many initiatives have been created to support survivors and the families of victims. Recently, for example, the Senate passed a bill to ensure a fund… 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 »
Estate planning tends to be a foreign concept for most people. Besides creating a last will and testament and placing funds into a trust, many of us do not know all of the planning options available or how those options protect our assets. Without planning, your estate may end up in probate when you die. A… 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. These are just a few tips you could use to stay in shape and reduce the risks of injuries and illness during National Older Americans Month and always. Please, do not forget to plan forward for what you may need in the future. We encourage you to talk to one… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. As a Florida senior, what are your estate goals for yourself and your loved ones? Many of the more experienced citizens share with our elder law attorneys that they have two goals. First, they want to make sure they protect themselves in the event of sudden incapacity. Second, they want… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. Determining how to pay for long-term care is a challenge many Florida seniors are facing today. For a myriad of reasons, they were not in a position to plan for future long-term care needs earlier in life. As a result, they cannot afford the monthly cost of long-term care when… Read more »
