by Twyla Sketchley | Jun 12, 2014 | Caregivers
Because person over 65 years of age or older are more susceptible to heat related illnesses, including heat stroke and heat exhaustion, friends and family should pay close attention to them. If you are a caregiver for a elderly or disabled loved one, you need to take...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jun 5, 2014 | Caregivers
People age sixty five or older are more prone to heat-related illnesses than other segments of the population due to medical conditions and the side effects of prescription medications. Therefore, seniors must take extra precautions during the summer months: 1. Stay...
by Twyla Sketchley | May 29, 2014 | Caregivers
Hurricane season begins June 1st and ends November 30th. It is important for everyone to be prepared for hurricane season with an evacuation plan and hurricane supplies, which, according to Florida’s Division of Emergency Management, should include: However,...
by Twyla Sketchley | May 1, 2014 | Elder Law
In May, Florida and many other states in the United States will celebrate Elder Law Month. Why does an area of law get a month of celebration? Elder Law is a specialized area of law that involves representing, counseling, and assisting seniors, people with...
by Twyla Sketchley | Apr 17, 2014 | Caregivers
In April, we focus on the pay disparity between men and women through Equal Pay Day. Payment affects every aspect of a women’s retirement, estate assets, and ability to pay for long term care. Discrimination in a woman’s rate of pay, possibility for...
by Twyla Sketchley | Apr 10, 2014 | Estate Planning
If you are raising your grandchildren, your estate planning should be handled similar to an estate plan when you have a minor child(ren). However, your estate planning is complicated by the presence or absence of parents who may have a legal obligation and right to...
by Twyla Sketchley | Apr 3, 2014 | Caregivers
In 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimated that it costs, on average, $241,080 to raise a child from birth to age 18, or $13,393.00 a year. For many grandparents, fixed income due to retirement cannot sustain a family that includes a child or...
by Twyla Sketchley | Mar 26, 2014 | Elder Law
A potential client was very upset and offended today when I told him I would not handle his case “pro bono.” While I felt bad about the predicament the client was in, the case was not one where pro bono service was appropriate. Pro bono service is more...
by Twyla Sketchley | Mar 21, 2014 | Caregivers
More and more families today are combining households to provide care and support for aging parents. Aging parents often move in with an adult child and that child’s family later in life when they need care or financial support. Often these moves are done in crisis...
by Twyla Sketchley | Mar 13, 2014 | Elder Care
Most people prefer to remain in their homes as long as possible receiving long-term care in their home. This is referred to as aging in place. To ensure you can age in place, here are five factors that you must consider: 1. Can your home accommodate you as you...
