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....
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...