by Twyla Sketchley | Mar 5, 2014 | Caregivers
The Florida Attorney General’s (AG) Office settled a case involving unauthorized charges to telephone land lines (home telephone) bills by CenturyLink. More than 1,200 individuals ages 80-99 were victimized in Florida. In many instances, consumers may not even...
by Twyla Sketchley | Feb 6, 2014 | Caregivers
Many families have a loved one that resides in a long term care facility such as a nursing home or an assisted living facility. When a loved on resides in a long term care facility, family members should visit often and unannounced. When visiting, family members...
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 | 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...
by Twyla Sketchley | May 9, 2013 | Elder Care
What Is Identity Theft? It occurs when your personal information is used by another, without consent, for the purpose of committing fraud and other crimes. You may be unaware your information has been used inappropriately until you are denied credit or receive a bill...
