by Tazara Weilhammer | Nov 10, 2021 | Assisted Living, Caregivers, Elder Care
Sometimes, a problem can’t be solved by the law alone–sometimes it requires fidget mats. While Twyla Sketchley uses her legal expertise to help her community, she also uses her creativity and sewing to help seniors with dementia, people with disabilities,...
by Tazara Weilhammer | Oct 21, 2021 | News, Resources
On October 13, 2021, the Social Security Administration announced the largest cost-of-living increase in 40 years. The annual Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cost-of-living adjustment will increase payments to approximately 70 Million Americas...
by Webmaster | Feb 28, 2021 | Estate Planning
Do you have an estate plan in place? The importance of estate planning can often be overlooked. Many people dismiss it as too costly or declare they do not have enough assets for it to be a concern of theirs. In more unfortunate situations, people do not take into...
by Webmaster | Jan 24, 2021 | Estate Planning
When you evaluate your current estate plan, you should ask: “Is a Trust right for me? At the beginning of each year, we encourage everyone to review their estate plan or lack thereof. Do you have the proper tools to protect yourself if you become...
by Webmaster | Jan 9, 2021 | Resources
At the beginning of each year, all the federal and state benefits from Medicaid to Social Security and Veterans benefits change. Social Security payments increase. Medicare premiums increase. Medicaid financial eligibility standards change, Veterans benefits...
by Webmaster | Dec 27, 2020 | Estate Planning
Finding the right estate planning attorney in your area can feel like an overwhelming task? Doing a Google search will likely create a list of dozens, even hundreds of links to attorneys in your area. Some do estate planning. Some do not. You can spend hours...
by Webmaster | Nov 22, 2020 | Caregivers
Family caregivers sacrifice their own financial security, family time, and health to provide uncompensated care for elderly or disabled family members who need help. November is National Family Caregiver Month! It is a time recognize those who care for sick,...
by Webmaster | Aug 30, 2020 | Assisted Living
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...
by Webmaster | Aug 2, 2020 | Nursing Home
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...
by Webmaster | Jul 29, 2020 | Caregivers
For the past month, coronavirus cases have increased significantly. Florida has implemented restrictions on visitors to assisted living facilities and nursing homes to protect fragile citizens. However, these restrictions do not protect our elders and medically...