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 planning ahead? A strong durable power of attorney can make the difference. A power of attorney is a written document that allows one person, often… Read more »
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 of whether your son or daughter remains covered by your health insurance or remains financially dependent upon you, adulthood begins at 18 under the law.… Read more »
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. The month of May is dedicated to Older Americans, and deservedly so. It is officially designated both National Elder Law Month and National Older Americans Month. More than just celebrating seniors, however, the legal community and elder care advocacy groups stand ready to provide a wide range of support services… 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 Kellen Bryant, Esq. Even as we focus on Covid-19 throughout Florida, and across the nation, we know that you and your Older American loved ones may have additional concerns. We recently learned that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of many events usually held during Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Since it is… Read more »
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. The Coronavirus pandemic is new to everyone. There were very few who believed that an illness of this level would reach America, or impact the very fabric of our country the way it has. This is a tremendous concern for all of us and, perhaps, even more so for our… Read more »
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. We know that uncertain times can put all of us on edge. Often, even when we are inundated with information, the right knowledge from a trusted source can put our minds at ease. We can no longer ignore the fact that the Covid-19 virus is spreading at an alarming rate… Read more »
