by Twyla Sketchley | Jan 16, 2014 | Caregivers
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...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 20, 2013 | Caregivers
After years of investigation, receiving hundreds of pages of written testimony and taking oral testimony at a public hearing, this week, the Florida Bar Standing Committee on the Unlicensed Practice of Law (UPL) issued its Proposed Advisory Opinion on what constitutes...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 16, 2013 | Caregivers
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...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 12, 2013 | Caregivers
The State of Florida has long recognized that serving as a guardian is a difficult job and one that requires payment. The Florida Legislature has put the standard for payment in the guardianship statutes to ensure that it is recognized as a job that one would not do...
by Twyla Sketchley | Nov 28, 2013 | Caregivers
Communication is essential to ensuring your elderly loved one receives necessary care without unnecessary family conflict. To facilitate this communication, a family care meeting can help keep the entire family involved and maintain a viable plan to keep the elderly...
by Twyla Sketchley | Nov 21, 2013 | Caregivers
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...
