by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 10, 2014 | Elder Law
As our state and our nation grows older, more and more instances of exploitation or transactions that should be considered exploitation occur, victimizing our elders. Over the past few years, elder exploitation has grabbed the attention of federal and state law...
by Twyla Sketchley | Nov 18, 2014 | Elder Care
It is often difficult for families to know when they need to step in and provide assistance or even take protective action with regard to an aging parent or loved one. This difficulty is compounded by the opposition an aging parent may show toward any type of help. ...
by Twyla Sketchley | Nov 10, 2014 | Caregivers
More than 60 million Americans provide care for elderly, disabled, and frail loved ones. These caregivers often go unnoticed and unappreciated by their families, friends, and neighbors. The estimated value of the uncompensated care they provide is $375-500 billion...
by Twyla Sketchley | Oct 14, 2014 | Estate Planning
Are you considering getting married again? Is this a second marriage? Do you and your fiancé have children from previous relationships? Do you and your fiancé have separate finances and assets or want some of your assets to remain separate after marriage? While you...
by Twyla Sketchley | Aug 7, 2014 | Elder Care
For many family caregivers, the death of the loved one they have cared for can be traumatic and stressful. When a loved one dies without funeral arrangements, the stress and confusion can cause making these arrangements immediately after death even more tumultuous....
by Twyla Sketchley | Jul 24, 2014 | Elder Care
Most families dread the day they may have to find a nursing home for an elderly loved one who can no longer be cared for at home. However, families are more likely to have to hire help for an elderly or disabled loved one in their home before placing that same loved...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jun 26, 2014 | Elder Care
As hundreds of thousands of pounds of steel and concrete and hundreds of thousands of gallons of chemicals are buried in the 22,000 plus cemeteries across the United States, many are looking to make the disposition of their remains kinder on the environment. Here are...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jun 23, 2014 | Elder Care
Last week, American broadcasting icon, Casey Kasem, died after a very public battle between his wife and his adult children from a previous marriage. The public battle appears to have started with allegations that Kasem’s wife was preventing his children from...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jun 20, 2014 | Elder Care
On October 1, 2014, a new law will take affect making it easier to prosecute predators, including those who act as a fiduciary (attorney-in-fact, guardian or trustee), who exploit Florida’s elders and individuals with disabilities. This new law amends Florida’s...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jun 19, 2014 | Caregivers
Summer is a time for family vacations. Many families will be taking their loved ones with dementia with them. Before making travel arrangements with a loved one with dementia, determine their true level of needs and abilities. Dementia interferes not only with...
