The 8 Point Nursing Home Checklist You and Your Loved Ones Need

The 8 Point Nursing Home Checklist You and Your Loved Ones Need

Do you have loved ones, who still live in their own home? Have they been able to stay active in their community and take care of themselves? However, are you beginning to see signs that they may be having health issues that impact their ability to care for themselves and their home? In fact, do you think your loved ones may need to move into an assisted living facility or a nursing home soon? We understand that the decision to move your loved...
Tips for Addressing Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease in an Elder Loved One

Tips for Addressing Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease in an Elder Loved One

Were you aware that June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month? Currently, did you know that there are more than 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s Disease? Even though there is still no known cure, it is widely accepted that the number one risk factor is advanced age. Playing a critical role in supporting an impacted senior’s long-term well-being are family caregivers. There are many resources available to help family caregivers....
Where Should I Keep My Original Florida Estate Planning Documents?

Where Should I Keep My Original Florida Estate Planning Documents?

Do you, like many Floridians, keep your important paperwork, documents and valuables at your local bank in a safe deposit box? Are you confident that renting a safe deposit box is much safer than keeping everything at home? Have you decided, now that your estate plan is complete, to keep your original documents in your safe deposit box at the bank? If you have, we would like to share the pros and cons of your decision here in this blog. Some...
Nursing Home Planning For a Loved One, Reach Out For Assistance

Nursing Home Planning For a Loved One, Reach Out For Assistance

Are you caring for an aging loved one who may need to enter a nursing home in the future? As you begin to plan for nursing home care someday, who can you reach out to for good, accurate and professional advice and assistance? A qualified Florida elder law attorney will be able to help you and your aging loved one wisely choose among the options available to pay for the costs of nursing home care. In addition, he will be sure you and your loved...
Do Not Let Your Mom Lose Her Life Savings to a Nursing Home

Do Not Let Your Mom Lose Her Life Savings to a Nursing Home

Are you caring for your aging mother? Have you talked about her plans for the future, especially if she were to need critical nursing care? During the month of May both National Elder Law Month and National Older American Month are celebrated. Both of these observances are crucial for you and your aging mother because of the support that both you and she can receive. With National Elder Law Month, Florida elder law attorneys will be out in...