Category Archives: Elder Care
Aging In Place: How Planning Ahead Can Help Meet Your Long-Term Goals
Many older adults would prefer to remain in their own homes as long as possible, rather than move to a nursing home. Planning ahead can help you achieve this goal. Our Tampa elder care attorney explains more about aging in place and practical steps to take now What Is Aging In Place? The term… Read More »
Four Common Ways Identity Theft Can Happen To Older Adults
Older adults work hard all their lives to provide for themselves and their families while putting away money for retirement. Unfortunately, unexpected hardships can put their financial security at risk. One of the most common threats is identity theft. Our Tampa elder care attorney explains four common ways it happens and how to protect… Read More »
Identifying Signs Of Elder Abuse & Protecting Loved Ones In Tampa
As parents and loved ones age, they often require more care than adult children are able to give. This especially true for elderly loved ones with advanced stage cognitive disorders, such as dementia, and elders with several comorbidities and limited mobility, who might require around the clock care. Assisted living facilities and nursing home… Read More »
Implementing Safety & Security Protocols To Prevent Elder Identity Theft & Fraud In Your Family
Last week, your friend’s mom, Alice, was duped into wiring $5,000 to a complete stranger, purporting to be her granddaughter who had been arrested and desperately needed bail money. The scam artist knew Alice’s family history, her granddaughter’s name, birthday, current address and school, so Alice assumed it had to be a legitimate call…. Read More »
How To Qualify For Medicaid In Florida
Recently, the Florida legislature passed the state budget, failing to use billions of federal aid and rejecting a proposal to expand Medicaid. The proposed amendment to the health care budget would have greatly expanded eligibility for residents, who typically often struggle to qualify more than other states. Given this news and the continued difficulty… Read More »