FREE Powers of Attorney & Other Disability Planning Docs During COVID-19 Crisis
Why Are We Giving Away These Estate Planning Documents? Selis Elder Law of Florida believes that everyone should have documents that help things go smoothly when they cannot handle their financial affairs or make health care decisions. And during the Covid-19 (aka...
Ways You Can Protect Your Aging Florida Seniors From the Coronavirus
We can no longer ignore the fact that the COVID-19 virus is spreading at an alarming rate around the world. Even with its unprecedented spread, however, there are still many precautions that we can take right here in Wausau to protect ourselves, as well as our loved...
Tips On Understanding The Difference Between Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Growing old gracefully is easier said than done. Many of us often have trouble asking for help. Further, it is often difficult for Florida seniors to admit when they are having difficulties with things that once came easily, especially when it comes to understanding...
How to Understand if You or a Loved One are Having Aging Issues
Collectively, Americans are getting older. As a result, experts predict a significant shift in demographics in the next fifteen years. They say by 2035, the number of people in the United States age 65 and older will greatly outnumber the number of people here age 18...
How Adult Children Can Protect Their Aging Parents from “Lonely Heart” Scams
As Valentine’s Day approaches, people of all ages will begin to show much they love and care for their significant others. Flowers, chocolates, and romantic dinner dates are part of what Valentine’s Day is all about. Sadly, the occasion can be difficult for those...
With the New Year Here, Should Florida Baby Boomers Be Updating Their Estate Plans?
The new year is an exciting time for many of us. It is a time to establish new goals, choose what we want for the future, and set intentions that will guide us through, not just this year, but many years to come. As a Florida Baby Boomer who is thinking about what you...
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....