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Elder Law Issues Broadcast

Join attorney, Twyla Sketchley, each Friday at 10:04 am on 88.9 WFSU-FM. Elder Law Issues addresses the questions and concerns of seniors and their caregivers. Visit WFSU for an Audio Archive of Past Broadcasts

About Us

The Sketchley Law Firm, P.A. was established in 2002 by Twyla Sketchley, a Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney. We are dedicated to providing clients compassionate, quality representation, and helping create a safe supportive community for our most vulnerable neighbors.

Our 20th Anniversary

Did you know this is our 20th anniversary? That’s right! The Sketchley Law is celebrating twenty amazing years of legal advocacy, experienced representation, and client service in Tallahassee and throughout Florida. We want to take just a minute to look at the last...

Finding Ways to Pay for Care When Your Loved One Has Parkinson’s Disease

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.  This is a good time to plan for the care of your loved who is living with Parkinson's disease.  Are you concerned about how you will be able to pay for the care of your loved one as the disease progresses? Do you have...

How Can We Help Our Loved Ones and Their Caregivers From a Distance?

Many of us have aging or disabled parents or loved ones. How do we help them when we can’t physically be there for them? How do we ease the caregiver’s burden, if there is one? More often than not, one family member steps up to the plate and provides 24/7 care for our...

He’s My Soulmate: How to Spot a Romance Scam

The Federal Trade Commission reported romance scams hit record highs in 2021, with reported losses of $547 million dollars. This is an 80% increase over 2020. Despite the prevalence of romance scams, they have only recently gained popularity in mainstream media since...
Family Medical Leave Act Benefits

Family Medical Leave Act Benefits

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees who work for covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if...

Coping with Changes in an Aging Loved One with Alzheimer’s

Coping with Changes in an Aging Loved One with Alzheimer’s

Did you know that Alzheimer’s Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States? Or that two-thirds of impacted seniors are women? According to the nonprofit Alzheimer’s Association, there are more than 5.8 million older adults living with Alzheimer’s...

Knowledge is Power in Fight Against Elder Abuse

Knowledge is Power in Fight Against Elder Abuse

Did you know that June 15 is World Elder Abuse Day? When it comes to elder abuse in the United States, the statistics are staggering. In any given year, predators successfully target approximately 5 million seniors here. In addition to experiencing various types of...

Coronavirus & Social Distancing Activities

Coronavirus & Social Distancing Activities

The Coronavirus has led to families to engage in social distancing. This will impact elders and multi-generational households. This is a list of activities for families that are appropriate for social distancing.