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This year, it is my great honor to be able to serve as the president of The Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (“AFELA”). Right now, you may not be familiar with all that AFELA does for Florida residents, but I want you to learn...
“Sandwich Generation” caregivers are adults who provide care for both their elder parents and their children at the same time. Maintaining close ties with younger and older family members can be immensely rewarding, but it can also take a serious toll. The stress of dedicating...
As the New Year approaches, resolutions to change old habits and achieve new goals abound. Some might set out to work out more, make a job change, spend more time with family or perhaps take a trip someplace they’ve always wanted to go. Another item...
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a wide range of long-term health care services that can help military veterans of all ages manage their daily lives. If you are seeking this type of care for your veteran loved one, it is important to know that...
More than 55 million Americans are currently enrolled in Medicare. The huge government health insurance program is available for seniors age 65 and older, and it consists of four main parts: Part A, or hospital coverage. Part B, which covers medical services. Part C, also...
As aging parents advance into needing caregiver assistance to help with health needs and activities of daily living, family members may struggle with whether to provide the care services themselves. It can be a difficult decision involving many factors, and one that can lead to...
Providing elder care services for an aging parent can be expensive and challenging. When it comes to your parents, however, who else is going to make sure that their well-being is top priority other than a family member? One way to resolve this dilemma is to...
Beginning every June, the six-month Atlantic hurricane season kicks off with many people going about their affairs as if nothing has changed. But with these devastating super-storms lurking unpredictably, why not be as prepared as possible for when a hurricane – or two – could...
When Florida seniors age, they may reach a time when they can no longer safely take care of themselves. It is at this point that oftentimes caregivers are entrusted in keeping your senior loved ones safe and healthy. Caregivers spend hours with their seniors and...
May is in full swing and that means it is both National Older Americans Month and National Elder Law Month. During this month our goal is to work with our clients, friends, and neighbors, to help spread the word about issues facing aging Americans and...