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...
November is National Family Caregiver Awareness Month. In honor of the nearly 44 million Americans who have provided care for a dependent loved one over the past 12 months, it is strongly recommended that family caregivers create a comprehensive file of up-to-date documents to better...
Did you know Medicare never extends coverage to a patient who needs custodial care only? The custodial care may be provided as part of the Medicare skilled nursing home coverage that is partially provided by Medicare Part A. There are many restrictions, however, that apply...
One in four Older Americans experience a fall every year, and the consequences are often devastating. Hip fractures, broken bones and head injuries, all common results, contribute to falls being the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in adults aged 65 and older. Even...
Did you know medical alert systems are critical safety net technologies used by millions of senior adults? With the press of a button on a wearable device, a senior user can alert an emergency operator for help. In a health care crisis for an Older...
When it comes to Florida estate planning, many people have heard about probate proceedings. Typically, clients, under the guidance of an experienced estate planning attorney, structure their estate plans to avoid such proceedings. Many people do not know, however, that even if you successfully prepare...
Did you know that elder abuse has become a worldwide epidemic? Research tells us that today one in ten seniors over the age of sixty has suffered from some kind of elder abuse. Chances are that your friends, your aging family members, or even you,...
Every May is both National Older Americans Month and National Elder Law Month. While the former was established in 1963, the latter was created more recently to focus on the elder care needs of seniors and people with disabilities. This is a special time of...
There are numerous benefits available to Florida senior veterans and their dependents from the Department of Veterans Affairs. From health care benefits and funeral assistance to monies tied to pension and service-connected disability compensation, there are a myriad of benefits available. Unfortunately, many veterans today...
Even the most dedicated family caregivers may, at some point, need to make room for paid caregiving services if it is in the best interest of an elder loved one. Needs, goals, and health concerns can change rapidly for both the Florida senior and the...