The holidays are a time to spend with family. For many of us, they are also a time when we notice that our aging loved ones might be struggling a bit more with their independence than they were last year. As elder law attorneys, we often help families plan for the legal side of aging—but we know that independence is...
Long-Term Care Planning Long-term care planning can feel as daunting as scaling a mountain – the path ahead seems unclear, the costs dizzying, and the whole endeavor shrouded in uncertainty, but there are ways to make the journey less discouraging. As we age, the need for long-term care planning can become a looming...
Self-Care and Caregivers Caregivers are the unsung heroes of our society, dedicating their time, energy, and love to support those in need. Whether you're caring for an aging parent, a child with special needs, a sick family member, or a friend facing a challenging time, your role as a caregiver is invaluable. While the...
Many of us have aging or disabled parents or loved ones. How do we help them when we can’t physically be there for them? How do we ease the caregiver’s burden, if there is one? More often than not, one family member steps up to the plate and provides 24/7 care for our loved ones. This can lead to caregiver burnout when...
One of the most difficult decisions a family must make is when an aging parent should move to assisted living. It is one of the greatest ironies in life. For the first few years of our lives, we are utterly dependent on our parents. In their older years, our parents grow more and more dependent on us. One of the...
The moment that you decide your aging parent needs to move to a long-term care facility is an emotional one. Maybe your mother or father has had a series of falls lately or keeps forgetting to take his or her prescribed medication. No matter what the warning signs are, moving your aging parent into an assisted living...
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees who work for covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had...
A common question we receive is "Can I use Florida Medicaid in another state?" Most Medicaid recipients assume they can use it across state lines. However, Medicaid can only be used in the state where the recipient is eligible except in emergencies or rare prearranged circumstances. This is true whether Medicaid...