September 21, 2020 is World Alzheimer’s day, an annual event sponsored by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. According to ADI, stigma and misinformation about Alzheimer’s is a global problem, requiring global action. For example, early...
Have you considered what life might be like for college-bound young adults right now? Expecting young adults to wear masks at college parties is a tall order. The same could be said for athletic events, fraternity and sorority gatherings, and off-campus meet-ups. For many students,...
Have you considered the importance of having a conversation with your parents about their estate plans? Talking about the future and reflecting on what needs to be in place should one or both of your parents fall ill or pass away can be an uncomfortable...
Did you know that an estimated 50 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease worldwide, and the associated caregiving costs reach upwards of $1 trillion? In the United States, more than 5.8 million people have Alzheimer’s and another 500,000 new cases are expected this year. Alzheimer’s Disease is a...
May is both National Older Americans Month and National Elder Law Month. These annual events honor seniors and offer plenty of resources to assist them with a variety of needs. It also reminds our elder law community just how important the needs of these generations...
Did you know charitable remainder trusts are gaining notoriety as an alternative to harsh new changes impacting retirement accounts like 401ks and IRAs? Many people with these “tax-advantaged” accounts have planned on leaving them to their loved ones as an inheritance, but that may not...
An estate plan is not just a last will and testament. It is a way to ensure your financial and personal needs are provided for in retirement and beyond. Knowing this can give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your wishes will be respected, even...
Did you know romance scams, sometimes called “lonely heart” scams, often occur when scammers and bad actors attempt to financially exploit vulnerable people? This can be done in many ways, including online, by earning the trust of the vulnerable person through romantic manipulation and outright emotional deceit. Unfortunately, seniors...
Do you or your aging loved ones in Florida have your advanced directives completed? Your advance directives can be created as a part of your estate plan, or on their own, and can include health care advance directives, living wills and HIPAA authorizations, and a...
Did you know the first week in December is always Older Driver Safety Awareness Week? While the annual awareness campaign has already passed, many of this year’s topics are year-round concerns. For example, short of an accident, how do you know when an older loved...