Elder Law Attorney

10 Jun 2022
Aging in Place. What does that mean for you.
What is Aging in Place? Aging in place is a term used often in the healthcare industry. Most often it is used by individuals that work with seniors and/or their families looking for guidance on options for staying at home through the golden years, or if they need to go to a facility. Home is ...
21 Apr 2022
Importance of a Will and other Documentation.
“How Important is it to Have my Will, Medical POA and DNR?” The short answer is having a Will is very important. In the state of Florida, there are certain requirements for the courts and medical providers that are important for your healthcare now, and your legacy after you pass away. Listed below are a ...
24 Jul 2020
Social Work Based Home Care
Social Work Based Home Care Social Work based home care takes a macro view of a client’s needs, family relationships, home safety and an array of resources and benefits.  In-home care, Social Workers typically are with a Medicare Agency. They are one of the “Skills” which Medicare covers. Other skilled professionals are Registered Nurses, Physical, ...
01 Jul 2020
Family Decisions for Parental Care
Family Decisions for Parental Care Family decisions for parental care are often difficult. But, sometimes they can be antagonistic and hostile.  Recall the adage; “one mother can raise five children but five children can’t care for one parent”. Part of this is because caring for an elderly parent is complicated. Family decisions often bring up decades ...
28 Aug 2019
Diagnosis: Parkinson Disease – What Next?
DIAGNOSIS: PARKINSON DISEASE –  What Next? Parkinson disease is a progressive Neuro-degenerative disease characterized by the brain’s inability to produce enough Dopamine (Neurotransmitter). Because no two people with Parkinson disease are exactly alike, there are many possible symptoms experienced by each individual person.  There is no definitive cause though there appears a good case in the literature ...
25 Jul 2019
Elder Law Attorney
Elder Law Attorney An Elder Law Attorney is a “specialist” in the area of law concerning matters related to older adults.  As in Medicine, there are general practitioners and specialists. Elders have unique legal concerns and considerations related to their age. Laws dealing with seniors often differ from state to state.  So use one in your ...