Love a Florida Senior? Here are Tips for Keeping Them Safe on the Road!
One of the most challenging aspects of getting older is the loss of independence that accompanies aging. Advancing age alone, however, is not necessarily a sign that the Florida senior you love should give up his or her car keys. According to the Center for Disease...
Caregiving Basics You Need to Know in the New Year
Every year, millions of American families face the difficult decision of how to help an aging parent who can no longer fully take care of himself or herself. For many families, the answer is to provide needed caregiving services themselves. While this seems like an...
Why Health Care Documents are Critical to Your Estate Plan
Many of our clients tell us that creating a last will and testament is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about estate planning. While a will is a fundamental component of successful estate planning, including detailed health care documents in your...
7 Tips for Evaluating Your Parents Potential Long-Term Care Needs Over the Holidays
Choosing to visit your aging parent during the holidays can be a great gift from you to them. It is during these visits, however, that you may learn that your parents are not physically or mentally able to care for themselves as well as in the past. You may determine...
A Marriage in Your Family is Cause for Updating Your Estate Plan in the New Year
One of the most costly mistakes people can make, especially as they get older, is not having a comprehensive estate plan. For those who do have one, failing to regularly update it can be just as costly. Without a legally sound plan, there is no guarantee that your...
Do You Know the Ways You Can Say Thank You to a Caregiver?
While many of us consider November and Thanksgiving the season of giving back, did you know that November is also National Family Caregivers Month? This is a great time to show your appreciation and gratitude to the caregiver in your life. Whether your caregiver is a...
Legal – Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits
‘Tis Better to Give than Receive, but … It’s the giving season. Whichever holiday you celebrate, most enjoy showing their affection by giving gifts to loved ones. For larger families, these gifts can amount to a lot of money each year. And that’s wonderful, but if you...
Two Under-Used VA Pension Benefits That Can Help Pay for Long-Term Care Needs
We know that Florida seniors often find themselves in a difficult situation. As their health care and living expenses increase, their ability to work and generate income decreases. It is an unsettling scenario, but one that the Veterans Administration may be able to...
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...