Become a Volunteer for Seniors Got Talent!
Interested in becoming a volunteer for Seniors Got Talent? Just fill out this form by clicking here and email it to Mary Martinez at Mmartinez2@fhcp.com Have questions? Just call 386 – 676 – 7100 Ext. 7293 Learn more about Seniors Got Talent here! We can't wait to see...
Apply fo the 2018 Long-Term Care Scholarship
Download the Long-Term Care Scholarship by clicking here! Fill out the form and either fax it to (844) 422-1012 or send to bridget.pounsberry@elderlawfirmfla.com Not sure what the Long-Term Care Scholarship is? Learn more in our blog. Don't hesitate to contact our...
Learn More About Seniors Got Talent!
We all know that supporting the seniors in our community is important. In fact, to help seniors maintain independence, it is crucial that they are involved in their own care, remain active, and most importantly, continue to enjoy life! It can be difficult, however, to...
These Common Medicines May Increase the Risk of Dementia
Every day, millions of Americans take prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines to treat a variety of ailments ranging from incontinence, to depression, to allergies and more. New research, however, shows that previously unknown risks associated with certain...
Knowing Risk Factors and Causes of Bedsores Can Help Prevent Them
Did you know aging adults with limited physical mobility are at the highest risk of contracting the painful sores? If left untreated, or if there’s a delay in proper care, bedsores can easily become infected and lead to serious health risks and even death....
What is a Power of Attorney and Does My Aging Parent Need It?
When it comes to planning for an aging parent’s long-term care needs, few legal documents are as important as a durable power of attorney. Simply put, a power of attorney grants a designated person, known as the attorney-in-fact or agent, with the legal right to make...
Protecting Special Needs Children and Grandchildren with Trusts
If I had a dollar for every parent or grandparent who thinks that leaving a disabled child’s inheritance to a sibling or other loved one who will “take care of” the disabled child is a good idea, I’d be wealthy. That’s actually the worst thing to do. What if the loved...
5 Ways You Can Help Provide Long-Distance Support to Aging Parents
The older one gets, the more they tend to appreciate the relationships that matter most. In many cases, it’s loving and appreciating aging parents. It’s only natural that we want to take care of our parents, especially as they age. The question becomes: How can...
Your Elder Care Law Prescription — Avoid Common Long-Term Care Asset Protection Mistakes Legal
Long-Term Care Asset Protection planning is a difficult and confusing process. Families make many mistakes when planning, usually, because they were given bad information from well-meaning loved ones, friends, and non-attorney professionals. Thinking it’s too late to...
Plan to Protect Your Assets from Long-Term Care
One of the greatest fears faced by aging Americans is that they may need a lot of care at home, in an assisted living or in a nursing home. This not only means a great loss of independence; it comes at a tremendous financial price. Nursing homes in Volusia and Flagler...