Ways You Can Support Florida Elders During Medicare Open Enrollment

Ways You Can Support Florida Elders During Medicare Open Enrollment

Are you anticipating your first year to be involved in Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period? You probably already know that Medicare open enrollment begins every year on October 15th. But, did you know that during this time Medicare health and drug plans make changes to costs, coverage, providers, and pharmacies in their networks? Every year during this open enrollment period you should take the time to review your health plan for any...
Must Have Heat Safety Tips for Seniors in the Summer

Must Have Heat Safety Tips for Seniors in the Summer

Are you and your family enjoying the arrival of summer, with the longer days, cherished moments with aging loved ones, family cookouts, and refreshing swims at the pool or beach? Summer does bring lots of delight, but along with its pleasures for all family members, you and your family need to remain vigilant about a potential hazard in Florida. Because of  the soaring temperatures, our aging loved ones are more susceptible to heat-related...
Florida Long Term Care Considerations When You Are Facing Cancer Complications

Florida Long Term Care Considerations When You Are Facing Cancer Complications

There is nothing more devastating for a family than to learn a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, especially an aging parent. When you learn the news, so many questions rush through your head: How much time do we have? What do we need to do? Is there a cure in sight? What health care needs will they have now? What can I do to help? Do they need a second opinion? These are just the start of the list of questions you need answers to that...
Common Issues That Can Happen When Using a Florida Power of Attorney

Common Issues That Can Happen When Using a Florida Power of Attorney

Do you have an estate plan right now? How old is it? When did you last review it? Your estate plan is an important tool that can help you protect not only yourself but your loved ones, your business, and plan forward to create the legacy that you want to leave at the end of your life. When you work with an estate planning attorney, however, your attorney is going to discuss with you not only the planning for the end of your life but also the...
Common Issues That Can Happen When Using a Florida Power of Attorney

3 Reasons Why Your Retirement Accounts Should Not Go To Probate

Did you know that when you begin to create your Florida estate plan, the first step is to think about what you own and who should inherit it at the time of your passing? Now we know that most of us do not want to focus on the need for Florida estate planning, but it is critical to ensure that our goals for our legacy can be reached. From your spouse and your children to your business and the causes you care about, your Florida estate plan can...