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...
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...