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 or anticipation of a crisis and with very little, if...
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: Can your home accommodate you as you age? Your home should be a single story, single level home...
Everyone has heard they need an estate plan. Most people know it should include a Last Will & Testament, but when pressed, don't know what other documents might be required. An estate plan is more than just a Last Will & Testament. A good estate plan should not only dispose of your property at death, but should...
When a loved one dies, it feels like so much needs to be done immediately. As an attorney, I have families call me within hours of a loved one dying wanting to know when they have to tell the court, creditors and even Facebook their loved one has died. While there are notifications that must be made and legal actions to...
Finding the right elder law attorney who is competent to handle your matter is important for you and your family. As with every major consumer decision, you must investigate whether the attorney can meet your needs and do it within your budget. Included in this post are a list of questions to ask to determine whether...
The costs of long-term care can be financially overwhelming — for the person who needs care and for the family supporting them. Many families are caught off guard because they assume Medicare will cover these expenses. It does not, at least not in the way most people expect. Understanding what long-term care actually...
If you have ever searched online for help with Medicaid planning, you have probably encountered companies and consultants advertising their services as Medicaid "experts" or "specialists" — none of whom are attorneys. In Florida, what those companies do is illegal. And it took nearly a decade of advocacy to make it so....
Finding the perfect gift for someone with dementia can be difficult. The hobbies they once loved may now be impossible to do or just cause frustration. The loss of memory may make it hard to do tasks with more than a few steps. And, limited physical mobility may make some activities dangerous. When choosing a gift,...
One of the hardest conversations an adult child can have with an aging parent is about their concerns their aging parents' health, safety and finances. There are many techniques to beginning a conversation with aging parents about their possible need for assistance. First and foremost, be kind and respectful when you...
As we age, we slow down and lose some of our physical or mental functions. However, not everyone who ages needs help or protection from the frailties and illness that come with aging. If you have an elderly family member for whom you might be concerned, there are warning signs he or she may not be safe and may need...