What is COLA and How Does it Impact Me?
How familiar are you with the Social Security program? As we start a New Year, it is critical for Florida seniors to understand as much as possible about their government benefits. COLA is an acronym for “Cost of Living Adjustment.” Understanding this term is an...
Why Visiting Elder Loved Ones in Nursing Homes is so Important
Did you know taking the time to visit elder loved ones in a nursing home isn’t just a nice thing to do, it’s also a way to support their health? Studies show that social isolation and loneliness have profoundly negative effects on the elderly that can be as harmful as...
How to Discuss Medicaid Planning with Your Parents During the Holidays
The holidays are a time for all of us to come together and celebrate. It may also be the only time during the year that families who live far apart from each other can visit, face-to-face. We find this to hold especially true for our Florida seniors who have either...
Ways to Find the Right Nursing Home for You and Your Loved Ones
For most of us, the idea of moving to a nursing home can be a difficult subject to discuss. Whether you are a Florida senior who needs to consider moving out of the home or an adult child looking to help your aging parent, you may be confused as to where to start....
Tips on How Family Caregivers Can Avoid Family Conflict
November is National Family Caregiver Awareness Month, and there is no shortage of reasons to celebrate. Family caregivers make tremendous personal sacrifices, and provide an enormous social safety net for millions of people in need. According to the Family Caregiver...
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid for Baby Boomers
Did you know Baby Boomers are a designated group of people who were born between 1946 and 1964? In fact, 76.4 million people were born during that 22-year period. This group comprises about one-quarter of the U.S. population. A Baby Boomer born before 1954 is at least...
As Your Parents Age, You Need to Talk to Them About Updating Their Estate Plan
We often find that adult children and their aging parents will come to our office and present to us, their newly recommended estate planning attorney, a last will and testament that is at least twenty years old. This estate planning document nominates a brother or a...
9 Questions for Baby Boomers Regarding Age-Related Falls
Baby Boomers are facing many of the same aging challenges that their parents, the Greatest Generation, once faced. Among them, are falls. It may seem like an insignificant problem that only impacts the elderly, but health statistics prove otherwise. In fact, the...
Get to Know Our Amazing Attorney, Scott Selis
How much do you know about Attorney Scott A. Selis? Scott is the founder of Selis Elder Law of Florida, focusing on the Elder Care, Elder Law, and Estate Planning practice areas. During his free time, Scott has been an avid participant in the Florida...
Planning for Loved Ones with a Chronic Illness
Did you know that more than 130 million Americans are living with chronic illness, a quarter of which are between the ages of 65 and 74? Unfortunately, chronic illness is more common than many think, and can affect any of us at any time. As unexpected and overwhelming...