Elder Law Issues
Elder Law Issues broadcasts each Friday at 10:04 am on 88.9 WFSU-FM. Sponsored by Elder Law attorney Twyla Sketchley of The Sketchley Law Firm, Elder Law Issues addresses the questions and concerns of seniors and their caregivers.
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Question Archive
What is the National Family Caregiver Support Program?December 5, 2025
What is a Medicare supplemental insurance policy?November 28, 2025
What happens to my pets when I need someone to care for me?November 21, 2025
What is a geriatric care manager?November 14, 2025
What is adult day care?November 7, 2025
What is respite care?October 31, 2025
What is a reverse mortgage?October 24, 2025
What is an annuity?October 17, 2025
What is abuse of an elder?October 10, 2025
What is neglect of an elder?October 3, 2025
What is exploitation?September 26, 2025
What is an elective share?September 19, 2025
What does it mean when someone dies intestate?September 12, 2025
What is the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan, or PCIP?September 5, 2025
What is long term care insurance?August 29, 2025
What is an income only trust or a qualified income trust?August 22, 2025
What is a special needs trust?August 15, 2025
What is a testamentary trust?August 8, 2025
What is a living trust?August 1, 2025
What is a trust?July 25, 2025
What is a public guardian?July 18, 2025
What is a professional guardian?July 11, 2025
What is a guardian?July 4, 2025
What is guardianship?June 27, 2025
What is a living will?June 20, 2025
What is a health care proxy?June 13, 2025
What is a health care surrogate designation?June 6, 2025
What is a Durable Power of Attorney?May 30, 2025
What is Medicaid?May 23, 2025
What is Medicare?May 16, 2025
What is Elder Law?May 9, 2025
I received a letter from the lottery stating I won a substantial prize but need to pay taxes or a processing fee before I can collect. Is this a scam?May 2, 2025
I received a call from Microsoft stating they identified my computer as running slow and they needed to access it to fix it. Is this a scam?April 25, 2025
I received a call from someone claiming to be the IRS asking me to send them money for taxes. Is this a scam?April 18, 2025
Can someone help me when I'm appealing a denial of Medicare coverage?April 11, 2025
What is a Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization under Medicare?April 4, 2025
What is a spell of illness under Medicare?March 28, 2025
What does it mean when a Medicare recipient is in a hospital but on observation status?March 21, 2025
What are the reasons a resident can be discharged or transferred from a nursing home?March 14, 2025
My mother is in a nursing home and was told she had to leave by the end of the week but, we don't believe she is well enough to go home. Does she have to leave?March 7, 2025
Can a business refuse to allow me in with my service animal?February 28, 2025
Is it illegal to represent a pet as a service animal?February 21, 2025
What are the basic costs of a service dog and how are they paid for?February 14, 2025
How does an individual with a disability get a service dog?February 7, 2025
What is a guide dog for the visually impaired?January 31, 2025
What is a service dog?January 24, 2025
My mother died without a will. What happens to her property?January 17, 2025
I was told I need a living trust on my property. Do I?January 10, 2025
What is hospice care?January 3, 2025
My father is a WWII veteran and needs long term care. Are there any benefits that can help pay the costs?December 27, 2024
My identity was stolen but I don’t know how they got my information.December 20, 2024
Should I review my estate plan at the beginning of the year?December 13, 2024
I got married. What should my spouse and I do with regard to our estate plan and retirement?December 6, 2024
What can I do to help my sister who is caring for our mother?November 29, 2024
November is National Family Caregiver MonthNovember 22, 2024
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?November 15, 2024
What is a public guardian?November 8, 2024
What is a professional guardian?November 1, 2024
What is a family guardian?October 25, 2024
What is a guardian?October 18, 2024
What is guardianship?October 11, 2024
October is National Guardianship MonthOctober 4, 2024
What is considered exempt property in a probate proceeding?September 27, 2024
What is the family allowance in a probate proceeding?September 20, 2024
What is an elective share?September 13, 2024
Are there special financial considerations made to a deceased person's family in a probate estate?September 6, 2024
We are in our 60's and considering getting married. How can marriage impact us?August 30, 2024
Should we purchase prepaid funeral arrangements for our mother who has Alzheimer's?August 23, 2024
What steps should I take after a loved one dies?August 16, 2024
What factors should I consider when choosing a home health agency for my father?August 9, 2024
Has Florida changed its definition of exploitation?August 2, 2024
What is a senior center?July 26, 2024
What is the Older Americans Act?July 19, 2024
What precautions should I take if I am traveling with someone with dementia?July 12, 2024
What are the things a caregiver can do to protect the elderly from heat related illnesses during summer heat?July 5, 2024
What things should seniors do to protect themselves from heat related illnesses during summer heat?June 28, 2024
Are there special preparations for seniors in hurricane season?June 21, 2024
My mother has been told she needs 24 hour a day care. What are our options for getting that care?June 14, 2024
When should I change my will?June 7, 2024
When do I need a will?May 31, 2024
I am raising my grandchildren. How should I include them in my estate plan?May 24, 2024
I care for my grandchildren and my income is limited. Is there financial assistance available to me?May 17, 2024
My daughter is ill and now I care for my grandchildren. Do I need any legal documents to prove I'm their caregiver?May 10, 2024
What will it cost to have my long term care provided in my home?May 3, 2024
What services will I need if I want long term care in my home?April 26, 2024
What can I do to age in place?April 19, 2024
What is Medicaid fraud?April 12, 2024
What is Medicare fraud?April 5, 2024
What is Social Security fraud?March 29, 2024
What is the Qualifying Individual Program?March 22, 2024
What is the Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program?March 15, 2024
What is the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program?March 8, 2024
My mother needs to be placed in a nursing home. How do we pick a good one?March 1, 2024
How do I know if an attorney is competent in elder law?February 23, 2024
What are the signs of abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility?February 16, 2024
What is a good gift for someone with dementia?February 9, 2024
My elderly mother needs help. What options does my family have to get her help?February 1, 2024
I believe that my aging parents need help but I don’t know how to talk to them about it.January 26, 2024
How can I tell if my aging parents need help?January 19, 2024
My sister is my mother's caregiver and I want to help. Is there any way I can help without offending her?January 12, 2024
My father wants his ashes scattered in a national park. Can we do that?January 5, 2024
My mother appointed me as her power of attorney. What should I do?December 29, 2023
Can a non-lawyer advise me about my estate and long term care planning?December 22, 2023
I’m turning 65, what do I need to do?December 15, 2023
What should I do if I think my elderly parent is no longer a safe driver?December 8, 2023
What is the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program?December 1, 2023
What is managed care?November 24, 2023
I wrote out my last will and testament by hand. Is it valid?November 17, 2023
How can families prevent conflict associated with caregiving?November 10, 2023
How often should you review your estate plan?November 3, 2023
Do I need a trust for my property?October 27, 2023
What are the basic estate planning documents that an individual needs?October 20, 2023
What are filial responsibility laws?October 13, 2023
What is caregiver burnout?October 6, 2023
What is a certified aging in place specialist?September 29, 2023
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?September 22, 2023
What can employers do to prevent caregiver, or family responsibility, discrimination?September 15, 2023
What is caregiver, or family responsibility, discrimination?September 8, 2023
Can I use the Family Medical Leave Act leave to care for my elderly parent?September 1, 2023
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?August 25, 2023
What is Seniors vs Crime?August 18, 2023
How can I protect myself from identity theft?August 11, 2023
What is identity theft?August 4, 2023
What is a Marchman Act?July 28, 2023
What is a Baker Act?July 21, 2023
What is a health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act?July 14, 2023
What is an aging resource center, or an ARC?July 7, 2023
How do I find information about the ratings of a nursing home in Florida?June 30, 2023
What is hospice care?June 23, 2023
Are there independent living apartments available only to individuals over a certain age?June 16, 2023
Are there veterans administration benefits available to cover the costs of long term care of individuals who have not served in the military?June 9, 2023
What do I need to do if my elderly parents are moving in with me?June 2, 2023
I have a disabled child. Is it best to leave them nothing in my will?May 26, 2023
What is informed consent for medical treatment?May 19, 2023
What is a family guardian?May 12, 2023
What is a professional guardian?May 5, 2023
What is a public guardian?April 28, 2023
What is the Community Care for the Elderly, or CCE, program?April 21, 2023
What is a Silver Alert?April 14, 2023
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?April 7, 2023
What is a memory disorder clinic?March 31, 2023
What is the SHINE program?March 24, 2023
What is a special needs shelter?March 17, 2023
What is identity theft?March 10, 2023
What are Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits for veterans?March 3, 2023
What is VA Pension for Veterans?February 24, 2023
What is the National Family Caregiver Support Program?February 17, 2023
What is a Medicare supplemental insurance policy?February 10, 2023
What happens to my pets when I need someone to care for me?February 3, 2023
What is a geriatric care manager?January 27, 2023
What is adult day care?January 20, 2023
What is respite care?January 13, 2023
What is a reverse mortgage?January 6, 2023
What is an annuity?December 30, 2022
What is abuse of an elder?December 23, 2022
What is neglect of an elder?December 16, 2022
What is exploitation?December 9, 2022
What is an elective share?December 2, 2022
What does it mean when someone dies intestate?November 25, 2022
What is the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan, or PCIP?November 18, 2022
What is long term care insurance?November 11, 2022
What is an income only trust or a qualified income trust?November 4, 2022
What is a special needs trust?October 28, 2022
What is a testamentary trust?October 21, 2022
What is a living trust?October 14, 2022
What is a trust?October 7, 2022
What is a public guardian?September 30, 2022
What is a professional guardian?September 23, 2022
What is a guardian?September 16, 2022
What is guardianship?September 9, 2022
What is a living will?September 2, 2022
What is a health care proxy?August 26, 2022
What is a health care surrogate designation?August 19, 2022
What is a Durable Power of Attorney?August 12, 2022
What is Medicaid?August 5, 2022
What is Medicare?July 29, 2022
What is Elder Law?July 22, 2022
I received a letter from the lottery stating I won a substantial prize but need to pay taxes or a processing fee before I can collect. Is this a scam?July 15, 2022
I received a call from Microsoft stating they identified my computer as running slow and they needed to access it to fix it. Is this a scam?July 8, 2022
I received a call from someone claiming to be the IRS asking me to send them money for taxes. Is this a scam?July 1, 2022
Can someone help me when I'm appealing a denial of Medicare coverage?June 24, 2022
What is a Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization under Medicare?June 17, 2022
What is a spell of illness under Medicare?June 10, 2022
What does it mean when a Medicare recipient is in a hospital but on observation status?June 3, 2022
What are the reasons a resident can be discharged or transferred from a nursing home?May 27, 2022
My mother is in a nursing home and was told she had to leave by the end of the week but, we don't believe she is well enough to go home. Does she have to leave?May 20, 2022
Can a business refuse to allow me in with my service animal?May 13, 2022
Is it illegal to represent a pet as a service animal?May 6, 2022
What are the basic costs of a service dog and how are they paid for?April 29, 2022
How does an individual with a disability get a service dog?April 22, 2022
What is a guide dog for the visually impaired?April 15, 2022
What is a service dog?April 8, 2022
My mother died without a will. What happens to her property?April 1, 2022
I was told I need a living trust for my property. Do I?March 25, 2022
What is hospice care?March 18, 2022
My father is a WWII veteran and needs long term care. Are there any benefits that can help pay the costs?March 11, 2022
My identity was stolen but I don't know how they got my information.March 4, 2022
Should I review my estate plan at the beginning of the year?February 25, 2022
I got married. What should my spouse and I do with regard to our estate plan and retirement?February 18, 2022
What can I do to help my sister who is caring for our mother?February 11, 2022
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?February 4, 2022
What is a public guardian?January 28, 2022
What is a professional guardian?January 21, 2022
What is a family guardian?January 14, 2022
What is a guardian?January 7, 2022
What is guardianship?December 31, 2021
What is considered exempt property in a probate proceeding?December 24, 2021
What is the family allowance in a probate proceeding?December 17, 2021
What is an elective share?December 10, 2021
Are there special financial considerations made to a deceased person's family in a probate estate?December 3, 2021
We are in our 60's and considering getting married. How can marriage impact us?November 26, 2021
Should we purchase prepaid funeral arrangements for our mother who has Alzheimer's?November 19, 2021
What steps should I take after a loved one dies?November 12, 2021
What factors should I consider when choosing a home health agency for my father?November 5, 2021
Has Florida changed its definition of exploitation?October 29, 2021
What is a senior center?October 22, 2021
What is the Older Americans Act?October 15, 2021
What precautions should I take if I am traveling with someone with dementia?October 8, 2021
Are there special preparations for seniors in hurricane season?October 1, 2021
My mother has been told she needs 24 hour a day care. What are our options for getting that care?September 24, 2021
When should I change my will?September 17, 2021
When do I need a will?September 10, 2021
I am raising my grandchildren. How should I include them in my estate plan?September 3, 2021
I care for my grandchildren and my income is limited. Is there financial assistance available to me?August 27, 2021
My daughter is ill and now I care for my grandchildren. Do I need any legal documents to prove I'm their caregiver?August 20, 2021
What will it cost to have my long term care provided in my home?August 13, 2021
What services will I need if I want long term care in my home?August 6, 2021
What can I do to age in place?July 30, 2021
What is Medicaid fraud?July 23, 2021
What is Medicare fraud?July 16, 2021
What is social security fraud?July 9, 2021
What is the Qualifying Individual Program?July 2, 2021
What is the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program?June 25, 2021
What is the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program?June 18, 2021
My mother needs to be placed in a nursing home. How do we pick a good one?June 11, 2021
How do I know if an attorney is competent in elder law?June 4, 2021
What are the signs of abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility?May 28, 2021
What is a good gift for someone with dementia?May 21, 2021
My elderly mother needs help. What options does my family have to get her help?May 14, 2021
I believe that my aging parents need help but I don't know how to talk to them about it.May 7, 2021
How can I tell if my aging parents need help?April 30, 2021
My sister is my mother's caregiver and I want to help. Is there any way I can help without offending her?April 23, 2021
My father wants his ashes scattered in a national park. Can we do that?April 16, 2021
My mother appointed me as her power of attorney. What should I do?April 9, 2021
Can a non-lawyer advise me about my estate and long term care planning?April 2, 2021
I’m turning 65, what do I need to do?March 26, 2021
What should I do if I think my elderly parent is no longer a safe driver?March 19, 2021
What is the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program?March 12, 2021
What is managed care?March 5, 2021
I wrote out my last will and testament by hand. Is it valid?February 26, 2021
How can families prevent conflict associated with caregiving?February 19, 2021
How often should you review your estate plan?February 12, 2021
Do I need a trust for my property?February 5, 2021
What are the basic estate planning documents that an individual needs?January 29, 2021
What are filial responsibility laws?January 22, 2021
What is caregiver burnout?January 15, 2021
What is a certified aging in place specialist?January 8, 2021
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?January 1, 2021
What can employers do to prevent caregiver, or family responsibility, discrimination?December 25, 2020
What is caregiver, or family responsibility, discrimination?December 18, 2020
Can I use the Family Medical Leave Act leave to care for my elderly parent?December 11, 2020
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?December 4, 2020
What is Seniors vs Crime?November 27, 2020
How can I protect myself from identity theft?November 20, 2020
What is identity theft?November 13, 2020
What is a Marchman Act?November 6, 2020
What is a Baker Act?October 30, 2020
What is a health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act?October 23, 2020
What is an aging resource center, or ARC?October 16, 2020
How do I find information about the ratings of a nursing home in Florida?October 9, 2020
What is hospice care?October 2, 2020
Are there independent living apartments available only to individuals over a certain age?September 18, 2020
Are there veterans administration benefits available to cover the costs of long term care of individuals who have not served in the military?September 11, 2020
What do I need to do if my elderly parents are moving in with me?September 4, 2020
I have a disabled child. Is it best to leave them nothing in my will?August 28, 2020
What is informed consent for medical treatment?August 21, 2020
What is a family guardian?August 14, 2020
What is a professional guardian?August 7, 2020
What is a public guardian?July 31, 2020
What is the Community Care for the Elderly, or CCE, program?July 24, 2020
What is a Silver Alert?July 17, 2020
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?July 10, 2020
What is a memory disorder clinic?July 3, 2020
What is the SHINE program?June 26, 2020
What is a special needs shelter?June 19, 2020
What is identity theft?June 12, 2020
What are Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits for veterans?June 5, 2020
What is VA Pension for Veterans?May 29, 2020
What is the National Family Caregiver Support Program?May 22, 2020
What is a Medicare supplemental insurance policy?May 15, 2020
What happens to my pets when I need someone to care for me?May 8, 2020
What is a geriatric care manager?May 1, 2020
What is adult day care?April 24, 2020
What is respite care?April 17, 2020
What is a reverse mortgage?April 10, 2020
What is an annuity?April 3, 2020
What is abuse of an elder?March 27, 2020
What is neglect of an elder?March 20, 2020
What is exploitation?March 13, 2020
What is an elective share?March 6, 2020
What does it mean when someone dies intestate?February 28, 2020
What is the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan, or PCIP?February 21, 2020
What is long term care insurance?February 14, 2020
What is an income only trust or a qualified income trust?February 7, 2020
What is a special needs trust?January 31, 2020
What is a testamentary trust?January 24, 2020
What is a living trust?January 17, 2020
What is a trust?January 10, 2020
What is a public guardian?January 3, 2020
What is a professional guardian?December 27, 2019
What is a guardian?December 20, 2019
What is guardianship?December 13, 2019
What is a living will?December 6, 2019
What is a health care proxy?November 29, 2019
What is a health care surrogate designation?November 22, 2019
What is Medicaid?November 8, 2019
What is Medicare?November 1, 2019
What is Elder Law?October 25, 2019
I received a letter from the lottery stating I won a substantial prize but need to pay taxes or a processing fee before I can collect. Is this a scam?October 18, 2019
I received a call from Microsoft stating they identified my computer as running slow and they needed to access it to fix it. Is this a scam?October 11, 2019
I received a call from someone claiming to be the IRS asking me to send them money for taxes. Is this a scam?October 4, 2019
Can someone help me when I'm appealing a denial of Medicare coverage?September 27, 2019
What is a Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization under Medicare?September 20, 2019
What is a spell of illness under Medicare?September 13, 2019
What does it mean when a Medicare recipient is in a hospital but on observation status?September 6, 2019
What are the reasons a resident can be discharged or transferred from a nursing home?August 30, 2019
My mother is in a nursing home and was told she had to leave by the end of the week but, we don't believe she is well enough to go home. Does she have to leave?August 23, 2019
Can a business refuse to allow me in with my service animal?August 16, 2019
Is it illegal to represent a pet as a service animal?August 9, 2019
What are the basic costs of a service dog and how are they paid for?August 2, 2019
How does an individual with a disability get a service dog?July 26, 2019
What is a guide dog for the visually impaired?July 19, 2019
What is a service dog?July 12, 2019
My mother died without a will. What happens to her property?July 5, 2019
I was told I need a living trust on my property. Do I?June 28, 2019
What is hospice care?June 21, 2019
My father is a WWII veteran and needs long term care. Are there any benefits that can help pay the costs?June 14, 2019
My identity was stolen but I don't know how they got my information.June 7, 2019
Should I review my estate plan at the beginning of the year?May 31, 2019
I got married. What should my spouse and I do with regard to our estate plan and retirement?May 24, 2019
What can I do to help my sister who is caring for our mother?May 17, 2019
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?May 10, 2019
What is a public guardian?May 3, 2019
What is a professional guardian?April 26, 2019
What is a family guardian?April 19, 2019
What is a guardian?April 12, 2019
What is guardianship?April 5, 2019
Recognizing October as National Guardianship MonthMarch 29, 2019
What is considered exempt property in a probate proceeding?March 22, 2019
What is the family allowance in a probate proceeding?March 15, 2019
What is an elective share?March 8, 2019
Are there special financial considerations made to a deceased person's family in a probate estate?March 1, 2019
We are in our 60's and considering getting married. How can marriage impact us?February 22, 2019
Should we purchase prepaid funeral arrangements for our mother who has Alzheimer's?February 15, 2019
What steps should I take after a loved one dies?February 8, 2019
What factors should I consider when choosing a home health agency for my father?February 1, 2019
Has Florida changed its definition of exploitation?January 25, 2019
What is a senior center?January 18, 2019
What is the Older Americans Act?January 11, 2019
What precautions should I take if I am traveling with someone with dementia?January 4, 2019
Are there special preparations for seniors in hurricane season?December 28, 2018
My mother has been told she needs 24 hour a day care. What are our options for getting that care?December 21, 2018
When should I change my will?December 14, 2018
When do I need a will?December 7, 2018
I am raising my grandchildren. How should I include them in my estate plan?November 30, 2018
I care for my grandchildren and my income is limited. Is there financial assistance available to me?November 23, 2018
My daughter is ill and now I care for my grandchildren. Do I need any legal documents to prove I'm their caregiver?November 16, 2018
What will it cost to have my long term care provided in my home?November 9, 2018
What services will I need if I want long term care in my home?November 2, 2018
What is Medicaid fraud?October 26, 2018
What is Medicare fraud?October 19, 2018
What is social security fraud?September 28, 2018
What is the Qualifying Individual Program?September 21, 2018
What is the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program?September 14, 2018
What is the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program?September 7, 2018
My mother needs to be placed in a nursing home. How do we pick a good one?August 31, 2018
How do I know if an attorney is competent in elder law?August 24, 2018
What are the signs of abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility?August 17, 2018
What is a good gift for someone with dementia?August 10, 2018
My elderly mother needs help. What options does my family have to get her help?August 3, 2018
I believe that my aging parents need help but I don't know how to talk to them about it.July 27, 2018
How can I tell if my aging parents need help?July 20, 2018
My sister is my mother's caregiver and I want to help. Is there any way I can help without offending her?July 13, 2018
My father wants his ashes scattered in a national park. Can we do that?July 6, 2018
My mother appointed me as her power of attorney. What should I do?June 29, 2018
Can a non-lawyer advise me about my estate and long term care plan?June 22, 2018
I'm turning 65, what do I need to do?June 15, 2018
What should I do if I think my elderly parent is no longer a safe driver?June 8, 2018
What is the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program?June 1, 2018
What is managed care?May 25, 2018
I wrote out my last will and testament by hand. Is it valid?May 18, 2018
How can families prevent conflict associated with caregiving?May 11, 2018
How often should you review your estate plan?May 4, 2018
Do I need a trust for my property?April 27, 2018
What are the basic estate planning documents that an individual needs?April 20, 2018
What are filial responsibility laws?April 13, 2018
What is caregiver burnout?April 6, 2018
What is a certified aging in place specialist?March 30, 2018
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?March 23, 2018
What can employers do to prevent caregiver, or family responsibility, discrimination?March 16, 2018
What is caregiver, or family responsibility, discrimination?March 9, 2018
Can I use the Family Medical Leave Act leave to care for my elderly parent?March 2, 2018
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?February 23, 2018
What is Seniors vs Crime?February 16, 2018
How can I protect myself from identity theft?February 9, 2018
What is identity theft?February 2, 2018
What is a Marchman Act?January 26, 2018
What is a Baker Act?January 19, 2018
What is a health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act?January 12, 2018
What is an aging resource center or an ARC?January 5, 2018
How do I find information about the ratings of a nursing home in Florida?December 29, 2017
What is hospice care?December 22, 2017
Are there independent living apartments available only to individuals over a certain age?December 15, 2017
Are there veterans administration benefits available to cover the cost of long term care for individuals who have not served in the military?December 8, 2017
What do I need to do if my elderly parents are moving in with me?December 1, 2017
I have a disabled child. Is it best to leave them nothing in my will?November 24, 2017
What is informed consent for medical treatment?November 17, 2017
What is a family guardian?November 10, 2017
What is a professional guardian?November 3, 2017
What is a public guardian?October 27, 2017
October is National Guardianship MonthOctober 20, 2017
What is the Community Care for the Elderly, or CCE, program?October 13, 2017
What is a Silver Alert?October 6, 2017
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?September 29, 2017
What is a memory disorder clinic?September 22, 2017
What is the SHINE Program?September 15, 2017
What is a special needs shelter?September 8, 2017
What are Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits for veterans?August 25, 2017
What is VA Pension for Veterans?August 18, 2017
What is the National Family Caregiver Support Program?August 11, 2017
What is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Policy?August 4, 2017
What happens to my pets when I need someone to care for me?July 28, 2017
What is a geriatric care manager?July 21, 2017
What is adult day care?July 14, 2017
What is respite care?July 7, 2017
What is a reverse mortgage?June 30, 2017
What is an annuity?June 23, 2017
What is abuse of an elder?June 16, 2017
What is neglect of an elder?June 9, 2017
What is exploitation?June 2, 2017
What is an elective share?May 26, 2017
What does it mean when someone dies intestate?May 19, 2017
What is the pre-existing condition insurance plan or PCIP?May 12, 2017
What is long term care insurance?May 5, 2017
What is an income-only trust or a qualified income trust?April 28, 2017
What is a special needs trust?April 21, 2017
What is a testamentary trust?April 14, 2017
What is a living trust?April 7, 2017
What is a trust?March 31, 2017
What is a public guardian?March 24, 2017
What is a professional guardian?March 17, 2017
What is a professional guardian?March 17, 2017
What is a guardian?March 10, 2017
What is guardianship?March 3, 2017
What is a living will?February 24, 2017
What is a health care proxy?February 17, 2017
What is a healthcare surrogate designation?February 10, 2017
What is a durable power of attorney?February 3, 2017
What is Medicaid?January 27, 2017
What is Medicare?January 20, 2017
What is Elder Law?January 13, 2017
What can I do to help my sister who is caring for our mother?January 6, 2017
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?December 30, 2016
What is a public guardian?December 23, 2016
What is a professional guardian?December 16, 2016
What is a family guardian?December 9, 2016
What is a guardian?December 2, 2016
What is guardianship?November 25, 2016
October is National Guardianship MonthNovember 18, 2016
What is considered exempt property in a probate proceeding?November 11, 2016
What is the family allowance in a probate proceeding?November 4, 2016
What is an elective share?October 28, 2016
Are there special financial considerations made to a deceased person's family in a probate estate?October 21, 2016
We are in our 60's and considering getting married. How can marriage impact us?October 14, 2016
Should we purchase prepaid funeral arrangements for our mother who has Alzheimer's?October 7, 2016
What steps should I take after a loved one dies?September 30, 2016
What factors should I consider when choosing a home health agency for my father?September 23, 2016
What is a senior center?September 9, 2016
What is the Older Americans Act?September 2, 2016
What precautions should I take if I am traveling with someone with dementia?August 26, 2016
What are the things a caregiver can do to protect the elderly from heat related illnesses during summer heat?August 19, 2016
What things should seniors to do protect themselves from heat related illnesses during summer heat?August 12, 2016
Are there special preparations for seniors in hurricane season?August 5, 2016
My mother has been told she needs 24 hour a day care. What are our options for getting that care?July 29, 2016
When should I change my will?July 22, 2016
I received a letter from the Lottery stating I had won a substantial prize but needed to pay taxes or a processing fee before I can collect. Is this a scam?July 15, 2016
I received a call from Microsoft stating it identified my computer as running slow, is this a scam?July 8, 2016
I received a call from someone claiming to be the IRS asking me to send them money for taxes. Is this a scam?July 1, 2016
When do I need a will?June 24, 2016
I am raising my grandchildren. How should I include them in my estate plan?June 17, 2016
I had someone who was sending me business and all of a sudden that relationship no longer seems to be there, what should I do?June 16, 2016
I care for my grandchildren and my income is limited. Is there financial assistance available to me?June 10, 2016
My daughter is ill and now I care for my grandchildren. Do I need any legal documents to prove I'm their caregiver?June 3, 2016
What will it cost to have my long term care provided in my home?May 27, 2016
What services will I need if I want long term care in my home?May 20, 2016
What can I do to Age in place?May 13, 2016
What is Medicare fraud?May 6, 2016
What is Medicare fraud?April 29, 2016
What is social security fraud?April 22, 2016
What is the Qualifying Individual Program?April 15, 2016
What is the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program?April 8, 2016
What is the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program?April 1, 2016
My mother needs to be placed in a nursing home. How do we pick a good one?March 25, 2016
How do I know if an attorney is competent in elder law?March 18, 2016
What are the signs of abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility?March 11, 2016
What is a good gift for someone with dementia?March 4, 2016
My elderly mother needs help. What options does my family have to get her help?February 26, 2016
Can someone help me when I am appealing a denial of Medicare coverage?February 19, 2016
What is a Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization, BFCC-QIO, under Medicare?February 12, 2016
What is the spell of illness under Medicare?February 5, 2016
What does it mean when a medicare recipient is in the hospital but on observation status?January 29, 2016
I believe that my aging parents need help but I don't know how to talk to them about it.January 22, 2016
I believe that my aging parents need help but I don't know how to talk to them about it.January 15, 2016
My sister is my mother's caregiver and I want to help. Is there any way I can help without offending her?January 8, 2016
My father wants his ashes scattered in a national park. Can we do that?January 1, 2016
My mother appointed me as her power of attorney. What should I do?December 25, 2015
Can a non lawyer advice me about my estate and long term care planning?December 18, 2015
I'm turning 65. What do I need to do?December 11, 2015
What should I do if I think my elderly parent is no longer a safe driver?December 4, 2015
What is the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program?November 27, 2015
What is managed care?November 20, 2015
I wrote out my last will and testament by hand. Is it valid?November 13, 2015
How can families prevent conflict associated with care giving?November 6, 2015
How often should you review your estate plan?October 30, 2015
Do I need a trust for my property?October 23, 2015
What are the basic estate planning documents that an individual needs?October 16, 2015
What are Filial Responsibility Laws?October 9, 2015
What is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist?September 25, 2015
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?September 18, 2015
What can employers do to prevent caregiver or family responsibility discrimination?September 11, 2015
What is caregiver or family responsibility discrimination?September 4, 2015
Can I use the Family Medical Leave Act leave to care for my elderly parent?August 28, 2015
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?August 21, 2015
What are the reasons a resident can be discharged or transferred from a nursing home?August 14, 2015
My mother is in a nursing home and was told she had to leave by the end of the week but we don't believe she is well enough to go home. Does she have to leave?August 7, 2015
Can a business refuse to allow me in with my service animal?July 31, 2015
Is it illegal to represent a pet as a service animal?July 24, 2015
What are the basic costs of a service dog and how are the paid for?July 17, 2015
How does an individual with a disability get a service dog?July 10, 2015
What is a guide dog for the visually impaired?July 3, 2015
What is a service dog?June 26, 2015
What is Seniors vs Crime?June 19, 2015
How can I protect myself from identity theft?June 12, 2015
What is a Marchman Act?May 29, 2015
What is a Baker Act?May 22, 2015
What is a health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act?May 15, 2015
What is an aging resource center or an ARC?May 8, 2015
How do I find information about the ratings of a nursing home in Florida?May 1, 2015
What is hospice care?April 24, 2015
Are there independent living apartments available only to individuals over a certain age?April 17, 2015
Are there veterans administration benefits available to cover the cost of long term care for individuals who have not served in the military?April 10, 2015
What do I need to do if my elderly parents are moving in with me?April 3, 2015
I have a disabled child. Is it best to leave them nothing in my will?March 27, 2015
What is informed consent for medical treatment?March 20, 2015
What is a family guardian?March 13, 2015
What is a professional guardian?March 6, 2015
My mother died without a will. What happens to her property?February 27, 2015
I was told I need a living trust for my property. Do I?February 20, 2015
What is hospice care?February 13, 2015
My father is a WWII veteran and needs long term care. Are there any benefits that can help pay the costs?February 6, 2015
My identity was stolen but I don't know how they got my information.January 30, 2015
Should I review my estate plan at the beginning of the year?January 23, 2015
I got married. What should my spouse and I do with regard to our estate plan and retirement?January 16, 2015
What is a family guardian?January 9, 2015
What is a professional guardian?January 2, 2015
What is a public guardian?December 26, 2014
What is the Community Care for the Elderly, or CCE, program?December 19, 2014
What is a Silver Alert?December 12, 2014
What is a memory disorder clinic?November 28, 2014
What can I do to help my sister who is caring for our mother?November 21, 2014
National Caregiver MonthNovember 14, 2014
What is a public guardian?November 7, 2014
What is a professional guardian?October 31, 2014
What is a family guardian?October 24, 2014
What is a guardian?October 17, 2014
What is guardianship?October 10, 2014
October is National Guardianship MonthOctober 3, 2014
What is the SHINE Program?September 26, 2014
What is considered exempt property in a probate proceeding?September 19, 2014
What is the family allowance in a probate proceeding?September 12, 2014
What is an elective share?September 5, 2014
Are there special financial considerations made to a deceased person's family in a probate estate?August 29, 2014
We are in our 60's and considering getting married. How can marriage impact us?August 22, 2014
Should we purchase prepaid funeral arrangements for our mother who has Alzheimer's?August 15, 2014
What steps should I take after a loved one dies?August 8, 2014
What factors should I consider when choosing a home health agency for my father?August 1, 2014
What is a special needs shelter?July 25, 2014
Has Florida changed its definition of exploitation?July 18, 2014
What is a senior center?July 11, 2014
What is the Older Americans Act?July 4, 2014
What precautions should I take if I am traveling with someone with dementia?June 20, 2014
What are the things a caregiver can do to protect the elderly from heat related illnesses during summer heat?June 13, 2014
What things should seniors to do protect themselves from heat related illnesses during summer heat?June 6, 2014
Are there special preparations for seniors in hurricane season?May 30, 2014
What are Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits for veterans?May 23, 2014
What is VA Pension for Veterans?May 16, 2014
My mother has been told she needs 24 hour a day care. What are our options for getting that care?May 9, 2014
When should I change my will?May 2, 2014
When do I need a will?April 25, 2014
What is the National Family Caregiver Support Program?April 18, 2014
I am raising my grandchildren. How should I include them in my estate plan?April 11, 2014
I care for my grandchildren and my income is limited. Is there financial assistance available to me?April 4, 2014
My daughter is ill and now I care for my grandchildren. Do I need any legal documents to prove I'm their caregiver?March 28, 2014
What is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Policy?March 21, 2014
What will it cost to have my long term care provided in my home?March 14, 2014
What services will I need if I want long term care in my home?March 7, 2014
What can I do to age in place?February 28, 2014
What is Medicaid Fraud?February 21, 2014
What is Medicare fraud?February 14, 2014
What is social security fraud?February 7, 2014
What is the Qualifying Individual Program?January 31, 2014
What is the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program?January 24, 2014
What is the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program?January 17, 2014
My mother needs to be placed in a nursing home. How do we pick a good one?January 10, 2014
How do I know if an attorney is competent in elder law?January 3, 2014
What are the signs of abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility?December 27, 2013
What is a good gift for someone with dementia?December 20, 2013
My elderly mother needs help. What options does my family have to get her help?December 13, 2013
I believe that my aging parents need help but I don't know how to talk to them about it.December 6, 2013
How can I tell if my aging parents need help?November 29, 2013
My sister is my mother's caregiver and I want to help. Is there any way I can help without offending her?November 22, 2013
My father wants his ashes scattered in a national park. Can we do that?November 15, 2013
My mother appointed me as her power of attorney. What should I do?November 8, 2013
Can a non lawyer advice me about my estate and long term care planning?November 1, 2013
I'm turning 65. What do I need to do?October 25, 2013
What should I do if I think my elderly parent is no longer a safe driver?October 18, 2013
What is the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program?October 11, 2013
What is managed care?October 4, 2013
I wrote out my last will and testament by hand. Is it valid?September 27, 2013
How can families prevent conflict associated with care giving?September 20, 2013
How often should you review your estate plan?September 13, 2013
Do I need a trust for my property?September 6, 2013
What are the basic estate planning documents that an individual needs?August 30, 2013
What are Filial Responsibility Laws?August 23, 2013
What is caregiver burnout?August 16, 2013
What is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist?August 9, 2013
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?August 2, 2013
What happens to my pets when I need someone to care for me?July 26, 2013
What is Medicaid?July 19, 2013
What is Medicare?July 12, 2013
What is Elder Law?July 5, 2013
What can employers do to prevent caregiver or family responsibility discrimination?June 28, 2013
What is caregiver or family responsibility discrimination?June 21, 2013
Can I use the Family Medical Leave Act leave to care for my elderly parent?June 14, 2013
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?June 7, 2013
What is a public guardian?May 31, 2013
What is Seniors vs Crime?May 24, 2013
How can I protect myself from identity theft?May 17, 2013
What is a professional guardian?May 3, 2013
What is a guardian?April 26, 2013
What is guardianship?April 19, 2013
What is a living will?April 12, 2013
What is a health care proxy?April 5, 2013
What is a healthcare surrogate designation?March 29, 2013
What is a durable power of attorney?March 22, 2013
What is Medicaid?March 15, 2013
What is Medicare?March 8, 2013
What is Elder Law?March 1, 2013
What is a Baker Act?February 15, 2013
What is a health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act?February 8, 2013
What is an aging resource center or an ARC?February 1, 2013
What is an income-only trust or a qualified income trust?January 25, 2013
What is a special needs trust?January 18, 2013
What is a testamentary trust?January 11, 2013
What is a living trust?January 4, 2013
What is a trust?December 28, 2012
How do I find information about the ratings of a nursing home in Florida?December 21, 2012
What is the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program?November 30, -0001
What is a Medicare supplemental insurance policy?November 28, 2025
What happens to my pets when I need someone to care for me?November 21, 2025
What is a geriatric care manager?November 14, 2025
What is adult day care?November 7, 2025
What is respite care?October 31, 2025
What is a reverse mortgage?October 24, 2025
What is an annuity?October 17, 2025
What is abuse of an elder?October 10, 2025
What is neglect of an elder?October 3, 2025
What is exploitation?September 26, 2025
What is an elective share?September 19, 2025
What does it mean when someone dies intestate?September 12, 2025
What is the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan, or PCIP?September 5, 2025
What is long term care insurance?August 29, 2025
What is an income only trust or a qualified income trust?August 22, 2025
What is a special needs trust?August 15, 2025
What is a testamentary trust?August 8, 2025
What is a living trust?August 1, 2025
What is a trust?July 25, 2025
What is a public guardian?July 18, 2025
What is a professional guardian?July 11, 2025
What is a guardian?July 4, 2025
What is guardianship?June 27, 2025
What is a living will?June 20, 2025
What is a health care proxy?June 13, 2025
What is a health care surrogate designation?June 6, 2025
What is a Durable Power of Attorney?May 30, 2025
What is Medicaid?May 23, 2025
What is Medicare?May 16, 2025
What is Elder Law?May 9, 2025
I received a letter from the lottery stating I won a substantial prize but need to pay taxes or a processing fee before I can collect. Is this a scam?May 2, 2025
I received a call from Microsoft stating they identified my computer as running slow and they needed to access it to fix it. Is this a scam?April 25, 2025
I received a call from someone claiming to be the IRS asking me to send them money for taxes. Is this a scam?April 18, 2025
Can someone help me when I'm appealing a denial of Medicare coverage?April 11, 2025
What is a Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization under Medicare?April 4, 2025
What is a spell of illness under Medicare?March 28, 2025
What does it mean when a Medicare recipient is in a hospital but on observation status?March 21, 2025
What are the reasons a resident can be discharged or transferred from a nursing home?March 14, 2025
My mother is in a nursing home and was told she had to leave by the end of the week but, we don't believe she is well enough to go home. Does she have to leave?March 7, 2025
Can a business refuse to allow me in with my service animal?February 28, 2025
Is it illegal to represent a pet as a service animal?February 21, 2025
What are the basic costs of a service dog and how are they paid for?February 14, 2025
How does an individual with a disability get a service dog?February 7, 2025
What is a guide dog for the visually impaired?January 31, 2025
What is a service dog?January 24, 2025
My mother died without a will. What happens to her property?January 17, 2025
I was told I need a living trust on my property. Do I?January 10, 2025
What is hospice care?January 3, 2025
My father is a WWII veteran and needs long term care. Are there any benefits that can help pay the costs?December 27, 2024
My identity was stolen but I don’t know how they got my information.December 20, 2024
Should I review my estate plan at the beginning of the year?December 13, 2024
I got married. What should my spouse and I do with regard to our estate plan and retirement?December 6, 2024
What can I do to help my sister who is caring for our mother?November 29, 2024
November is National Family Caregiver MonthNovember 22, 2024
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?November 15, 2024
What is a public guardian?November 8, 2024
What is a professional guardian?November 1, 2024
What is a family guardian?October 25, 2024
What is a guardian?October 18, 2024
What is guardianship?October 11, 2024
October is National Guardianship MonthOctober 4, 2024
What is considered exempt property in a probate proceeding?September 27, 2024
What is the family allowance in a probate proceeding?September 20, 2024
What is an elective share?September 13, 2024
Are there special financial considerations made to a deceased person's family in a probate estate?September 6, 2024
We are in our 60's and considering getting married. How can marriage impact us?August 30, 2024
Should we purchase prepaid funeral arrangements for our mother who has Alzheimer's?August 23, 2024
What steps should I take after a loved one dies?August 16, 2024
What factors should I consider when choosing a home health agency for my father?August 9, 2024
Has Florida changed its definition of exploitation?August 2, 2024
What is a senior center?July 26, 2024
What is the Older Americans Act?July 19, 2024
What precautions should I take if I am traveling with someone with dementia?July 12, 2024
What are the things a caregiver can do to protect the elderly from heat related illnesses during summer heat?July 5, 2024
What things should seniors do to protect themselves from heat related illnesses during summer heat?June 28, 2024
Are there special preparations for seniors in hurricane season?June 21, 2024
My mother has been told she needs 24 hour a day care. What are our options for getting that care?June 14, 2024
When should I change my will?June 7, 2024
When do I need a will?May 31, 2024
I am raising my grandchildren. How should I include them in my estate plan?May 24, 2024
I care for my grandchildren and my income is limited. Is there financial assistance available to me?May 17, 2024
My daughter is ill and now I care for my grandchildren. Do I need any legal documents to prove I'm their caregiver?May 10, 2024
What will it cost to have my long term care provided in my home?May 3, 2024
What services will I need if I want long term care in my home?April 26, 2024
What can I do to age in place?April 19, 2024
What is Medicaid fraud?April 12, 2024
What is Medicare fraud?April 5, 2024
What is Social Security fraud?March 29, 2024
What is the Qualifying Individual Program?March 22, 2024
What is the Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program?March 15, 2024
What is the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program?March 8, 2024
My mother needs to be placed in a nursing home. How do we pick a good one?March 1, 2024
How do I know if an attorney is competent in elder law?February 23, 2024
What are the signs of abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility?February 16, 2024
What is a good gift for someone with dementia?February 9, 2024
My elderly mother needs help. What options does my family have to get her help?February 1, 2024
I believe that my aging parents need help but I don’t know how to talk to them about it.January 26, 2024
How can I tell if my aging parents need help?January 19, 2024
My sister is my mother's caregiver and I want to help. Is there any way I can help without offending her?January 12, 2024
My father wants his ashes scattered in a national park. Can we do that?January 5, 2024
My mother appointed me as her power of attorney. What should I do?December 29, 2023
Can a non-lawyer advise me about my estate and long term care planning?December 22, 2023
I’m turning 65, what do I need to do?December 15, 2023
What should I do if I think my elderly parent is no longer a safe driver?December 8, 2023
What is the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program?December 1, 2023
What is managed care?November 24, 2023
I wrote out my last will and testament by hand. Is it valid?November 17, 2023
How can families prevent conflict associated with caregiving?November 10, 2023
How often should you review your estate plan?November 3, 2023
Do I need a trust for my property?October 27, 2023
What are the basic estate planning documents that an individual needs?October 20, 2023
What are filial responsibility laws?October 13, 2023
What is caregiver burnout?October 6, 2023
What is a certified aging in place specialist?September 29, 2023
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?September 22, 2023
What can employers do to prevent caregiver, or family responsibility, discrimination?September 15, 2023
What is caregiver, or family responsibility, discrimination?September 8, 2023
Can I use the Family Medical Leave Act leave to care for my elderly parent?September 1, 2023
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?August 25, 2023
What is Seniors vs Crime?August 18, 2023
How can I protect myself from identity theft?August 11, 2023
What is identity theft?August 4, 2023
What is a Marchman Act?July 28, 2023
What is a Baker Act?July 21, 2023
What is a health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act?July 14, 2023
What is an aging resource center, or an ARC?July 7, 2023
How do I find information about the ratings of a nursing home in Florida?June 30, 2023
What is hospice care?June 23, 2023
Are there independent living apartments available only to individuals over a certain age?June 16, 2023
Are there veterans administration benefits available to cover the costs of long term care of individuals who have not served in the military?June 9, 2023
What do I need to do if my elderly parents are moving in with me?June 2, 2023
I have a disabled child. Is it best to leave them nothing in my will?May 26, 2023
What is informed consent for medical treatment?May 19, 2023
What is a family guardian?May 12, 2023
What is a professional guardian?May 5, 2023
What is a public guardian?April 28, 2023
What is the Community Care for the Elderly, or CCE, program?April 21, 2023
What is a Silver Alert?April 14, 2023
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?April 7, 2023
What is a memory disorder clinic?March 31, 2023
What is the SHINE program?March 24, 2023
What is a special needs shelter?March 17, 2023
What is identity theft?March 10, 2023
What are Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits for veterans?March 3, 2023
What is VA Pension for Veterans?February 24, 2023
What is the National Family Caregiver Support Program?February 17, 2023
What is a Medicare supplemental insurance policy?February 10, 2023
What happens to my pets when I need someone to care for me?February 3, 2023
What is a geriatric care manager?January 27, 2023
What is adult day care?January 20, 2023
What is respite care?January 13, 2023
What is a reverse mortgage?January 6, 2023
What is an annuity?December 30, 2022
What is abuse of an elder?December 23, 2022
What is neglect of an elder?December 16, 2022
What is exploitation?December 9, 2022
What is an elective share?December 2, 2022
What does it mean when someone dies intestate?November 25, 2022
What is the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan, or PCIP?November 18, 2022
What is long term care insurance?November 11, 2022
What is an income only trust or a qualified income trust?November 4, 2022
What is a special needs trust?October 28, 2022
What is a testamentary trust?October 21, 2022
What is a living trust?October 14, 2022
What is a trust?October 7, 2022
What is a public guardian?September 30, 2022
What is a professional guardian?September 23, 2022
What is a guardian?September 16, 2022
What is guardianship?September 9, 2022
What is a living will?September 2, 2022
What is a health care proxy?August 26, 2022
What is a health care surrogate designation?August 19, 2022
What is a Durable Power of Attorney?August 12, 2022
What is Medicaid?August 5, 2022
What is Medicare?July 29, 2022
What is Elder Law?July 22, 2022
I received a letter from the lottery stating I won a substantial prize but need to pay taxes or a processing fee before I can collect. Is this a scam?July 15, 2022
I received a call from Microsoft stating they identified my computer as running slow and they needed to access it to fix it. Is this a scam?July 8, 2022
I received a call from someone claiming to be the IRS asking me to send them money for taxes. Is this a scam?July 1, 2022
Can someone help me when I'm appealing a denial of Medicare coverage?June 24, 2022
What is a Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization under Medicare?June 17, 2022
What is a spell of illness under Medicare?June 10, 2022
What does it mean when a Medicare recipient is in a hospital but on observation status?June 3, 2022
What are the reasons a resident can be discharged or transferred from a nursing home?May 27, 2022
My mother is in a nursing home and was told she had to leave by the end of the week but, we don't believe she is well enough to go home. Does she have to leave?May 20, 2022
Can a business refuse to allow me in with my service animal?May 13, 2022
Is it illegal to represent a pet as a service animal?May 6, 2022
What are the basic costs of a service dog and how are they paid for?April 29, 2022
How does an individual with a disability get a service dog?April 22, 2022
What is a guide dog for the visually impaired?April 15, 2022
What is a service dog?April 8, 2022
My mother died without a will. What happens to her property?April 1, 2022
I was told I need a living trust for my property. Do I?March 25, 2022
What is hospice care?March 18, 2022
My father is a WWII veteran and needs long term care. Are there any benefits that can help pay the costs?March 11, 2022
My identity was stolen but I don't know how they got my information.March 4, 2022
Should I review my estate plan at the beginning of the year?February 25, 2022
I got married. What should my spouse and I do with regard to our estate plan and retirement?February 18, 2022
What can I do to help my sister who is caring for our mother?February 11, 2022
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?February 4, 2022
What is a public guardian?January 28, 2022
What is a professional guardian?January 21, 2022
What is a family guardian?January 14, 2022
What is a guardian?January 7, 2022
What is guardianship?December 31, 2021
What is considered exempt property in a probate proceeding?December 24, 2021
What is the family allowance in a probate proceeding?December 17, 2021
What is an elective share?December 10, 2021
Are there special financial considerations made to a deceased person's family in a probate estate?December 3, 2021
We are in our 60's and considering getting married. How can marriage impact us?November 26, 2021
Should we purchase prepaid funeral arrangements for our mother who has Alzheimer's?November 19, 2021
What steps should I take after a loved one dies?November 12, 2021
What factors should I consider when choosing a home health agency for my father?November 5, 2021
Has Florida changed its definition of exploitation?October 29, 2021
What is a senior center?October 22, 2021
What is the Older Americans Act?October 15, 2021
What precautions should I take if I am traveling with someone with dementia?October 8, 2021
Are there special preparations for seniors in hurricane season?October 1, 2021
My mother has been told she needs 24 hour a day care. What are our options for getting that care?September 24, 2021
When should I change my will?September 17, 2021
When do I need a will?September 10, 2021
I am raising my grandchildren. How should I include them in my estate plan?September 3, 2021
I care for my grandchildren and my income is limited. Is there financial assistance available to me?August 27, 2021
My daughter is ill and now I care for my grandchildren. Do I need any legal documents to prove I'm their caregiver?August 20, 2021
What will it cost to have my long term care provided in my home?August 13, 2021
What services will I need if I want long term care in my home?August 6, 2021
What can I do to age in place?July 30, 2021
What is Medicaid fraud?July 23, 2021
What is Medicare fraud?July 16, 2021
What is social security fraud?July 9, 2021
What is the Qualifying Individual Program?July 2, 2021
What is the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program?June 25, 2021
What is the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program?June 18, 2021
My mother needs to be placed in a nursing home. How do we pick a good one?June 11, 2021
How do I know if an attorney is competent in elder law?June 4, 2021
What are the signs of abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility?May 28, 2021
What is a good gift for someone with dementia?May 21, 2021
My elderly mother needs help. What options does my family have to get her help?May 14, 2021
I believe that my aging parents need help but I don't know how to talk to them about it.May 7, 2021
How can I tell if my aging parents need help?April 30, 2021
My sister is my mother's caregiver and I want to help. Is there any way I can help without offending her?April 23, 2021
My father wants his ashes scattered in a national park. Can we do that?April 16, 2021
My mother appointed me as her power of attorney. What should I do?April 9, 2021
Can a non-lawyer advise me about my estate and long term care planning?April 2, 2021
I’m turning 65, what do I need to do?March 26, 2021
What should I do if I think my elderly parent is no longer a safe driver?March 19, 2021
What is the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program?March 12, 2021
What is managed care?March 5, 2021
I wrote out my last will and testament by hand. Is it valid?February 26, 2021
How can families prevent conflict associated with caregiving?February 19, 2021
How often should you review your estate plan?February 12, 2021
Do I need a trust for my property?February 5, 2021
What are the basic estate planning documents that an individual needs?January 29, 2021
What are filial responsibility laws?January 22, 2021
What is caregiver burnout?January 15, 2021
What is a certified aging in place specialist?January 8, 2021
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?January 1, 2021
What can employers do to prevent caregiver, or family responsibility, discrimination?December 25, 2020
What is caregiver, or family responsibility, discrimination?December 18, 2020
Can I use the Family Medical Leave Act leave to care for my elderly parent?December 11, 2020
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?December 4, 2020
What is Seniors vs Crime?November 27, 2020
How can I protect myself from identity theft?November 20, 2020
What is identity theft?November 13, 2020
What is a Marchman Act?November 6, 2020
What is a Baker Act?October 30, 2020
What is a health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act?October 23, 2020
What is an aging resource center, or ARC?October 16, 2020
How do I find information about the ratings of a nursing home in Florida?October 9, 2020
What is hospice care?October 2, 2020
Are there independent living apartments available only to individuals over a certain age?September 18, 2020
Are there veterans administration benefits available to cover the costs of long term care of individuals who have not served in the military?September 11, 2020
What do I need to do if my elderly parents are moving in with me?September 4, 2020
I have a disabled child. Is it best to leave them nothing in my will?August 28, 2020
What is informed consent for medical treatment?August 21, 2020
What is a family guardian?August 14, 2020
What is a professional guardian?August 7, 2020
What is a public guardian?July 31, 2020
What is the Community Care for the Elderly, or CCE, program?July 24, 2020
What is a Silver Alert?July 17, 2020
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?July 10, 2020
What is a memory disorder clinic?July 3, 2020
What is the SHINE program?June 26, 2020
What is a special needs shelter?June 19, 2020
What is identity theft?June 12, 2020
What are Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits for veterans?June 5, 2020
What is VA Pension for Veterans?May 29, 2020
What is the National Family Caregiver Support Program?May 22, 2020
What is a Medicare supplemental insurance policy?May 15, 2020
What happens to my pets when I need someone to care for me?May 8, 2020
What is a geriatric care manager?May 1, 2020
What is adult day care?April 24, 2020
What is respite care?April 17, 2020
What is a reverse mortgage?April 10, 2020
What is an annuity?April 3, 2020
What is abuse of an elder?March 27, 2020
What is neglect of an elder?March 20, 2020
What is exploitation?March 13, 2020
What is an elective share?March 6, 2020
What does it mean when someone dies intestate?February 28, 2020
What is the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan, or PCIP?February 21, 2020
What is long term care insurance?February 14, 2020
What is an income only trust or a qualified income trust?February 7, 2020
What is a special needs trust?January 31, 2020
What is a testamentary trust?January 24, 2020
What is a living trust?January 17, 2020
What is a trust?January 10, 2020
What is a public guardian?January 3, 2020
What is a professional guardian?December 27, 2019
What is a guardian?December 20, 2019
What is guardianship?December 13, 2019
What is a living will?December 6, 2019
What is a health care proxy?November 29, 2019
What is a health care surrogate designation?November 22, 2019
What is Medicaid?November 8, 2019
What is Medicare?November 1, 2019
What is Elder Law?October 25, 2019
I received a letter from the lottery stating I won a substantial prize but need to pay taxes or a processing fee before I can collect. Is this a scam?October 18, 2019
I received a call from Microsoft stating they identified my computer as running slow and they needed to access it to fix it. Is this a scam?October 11, 2019
I received a call from someone claiming to be the IRS asking me to send them money for taxes. Is this a scam?October 4, 2019
Can someone help me when I'm appealing a denial of Medicare coverage?September 27, 2019
What is a Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization under Medicare?September 20, 2019
What is a spell of illness under Medicare?September 13, 2019
What does it mean when a Medicare recipient is in a hospital but on observation status?September 6, 2019
What are the reasons a resident can be discharged or transferred from a nursing home?August 30, 2019
My mother is in a nursing home and was told she had to leave by the end of the week but, we don't believe she is well enough to go home. Does she have to leave?August 23, 2019
Can a business refuse to allow me in with my service animal?August 16, 2019
Is it illegal to represent a pet as a service animal?August 9, 2019
What are the basic costs of a service dog and how are they paid for?August 2, 2019
How does an individual with a disability get a service dog?July 26, 2019
What is a guide dog for the visually impaired?July 19, 2019
What is a service dog?July 12, 2019
My mother died without a will. What happens to her property?July 5, 2019
I was told I need a living trust on my property. Do I?June 28, 2019
What is hospice care?June 21, 2019
My father is a WWII veteran and needs long term care. Are there any benefits that can help pay the costs?June 14, 2019
My identity was stolen but I don't know how they got my information.June 7, 2019
Should I review my estate plan at the beginning of the year?May 31, 2019
I got married. What should my spouse and I do with regard to our estate plan and retirement?May 24, 2019
What can I do to help my sister who is caring for our mother?May 17, 2019
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?May 10, 2019
What is a public guardian?May 3, 2019
What is a professional guardian?April 26, 2019
What is a family guardian?April 19, 2019
What is a guardian?April 12, 2019
What is guardianship?April 5, 2019
Recognizing October as National Guardianship MonthMarch 29, 2019
What is considered exempt property in a probate proceeding?March 22, 2019
What is the family allowance in a probate proceeding?March 15, 2019
What is an elective share?March 8, 2019
Are there special financial considerations made to a deceased person's family in a probate estate?March 1, 2019
We are in our 60's and considering getting married. How can marriage impact us?February 22, 2019
Should we purchase prepaid funeral arrangements for our mother who has Alzheimer's?February 15, 2019
What steps should I take after a loved one dies?February 8, 2019
What factors should I consider when choosing a home health agency for my father?February 1, 2019
Has Florida changed its definition of exploitation?January 25, 2019
What is a senior center?January 18, 2019
What is the Older Americans Act?January 11, 2019
What precautions should I take if I am traveling with someone with dementia?January 4, 2019
Are there special preparations for seniors in hurricane season?December 28, 2018
My mother has been told she needs 24 hour a day care. What are our options for getting that care?December 21, 2018
When should I change my will?December 14, 2018
When do I need a will?December 7, 2018
I am raising my grandchildren. How should I include them in my estate plan?November 30, 2018
I care for my grandchildren and my income is limited. Is there financial assistance available to me?November 23, 2018
My daughter is ill and now I care for my grandchildren. Do I need any legal documents to prove I'm their caregiver?November 16, 2018
What will it cost to have my long term care provided in my home?November 9, 2018
What services will I need if I want long term care in my home?November 2, 2018
What is Medicaid fraud?October 26, 2018
What is Medicare fraud?October 19, 2018
What is social security fraud?September 28, 2018
What is the Qualifying Individual Program?September 21, 2018
What is the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program?September 14, 2018
What is the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program?September 7, 2018
My mother needs to be placed in a nursing home. How do we pick a good one?August 31, 2018
How do I know if an attorney is competent in elder law?August 24, 2018
What are the signs of abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility?August 17, 2018
What is a good gift for someone with dementia?August 10, 2018
My elderly mother needs help. What options does my family have to get her help?August 3, 2018
I believe that my aging parents need help but I don't know how to talk to them about it.July 27, 2018
How can I tell if my aging parents need help?July 20, 2018
My sister is my mother's caregiver and I want to help. Is there any way I can help without offending her?July 13, 2018
My father wants his ashes scattered in a national park. Can we do that?July 6, 2018
My mother appointed me as her power of attorney. What should I do?June 29, 2018
Can a non-lawyer advise me about my estate and long term care plan?June 22, 2018
I'm turning 65, what do I need to do?June 15, 2018
What should I do if I think my elderly parent is no longer a safe driver?June 8, 2018
What is the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program?June 1, 2018
What is managed care?May 25, 2018
I wrote out my last will and testament by hand. Is it valid?May 18, 2018
How can families prevent conflict associated with caregiving?May 11, 2018
How often should you review your estate plan?May 4, 2018
Do I need a trust for my property?April 27, 2018
What are the basic estate planning documents that an individual needs?April 20, 2018
What are filial responsibility laws?April 13, 2018
What is caregiver burnout?April 6, 2018
What is a certified aging in place specialist?March 30, 2018
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?March 23, 2018
What can employers do to prevent caregiver, or family responsibility, discrimination?March 16, 2018
What is caregiver, or family responsibility, discrimination?March 9, 2018
Can I use the Family Medical Leave Act leave to care for my elderly parent?March 2, 2018
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?February 23, 2018
What is Seniors vs Crime?February 16, 2018
How can I protect myself from identity theft?February 9, 2018
What is identity theft?February 2, 2018
What is a Marchman Act?January 26, 2018
What is a Baker Act?January 19, 2018
What is a health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act?January 12, 2018
What is an aging resource center or an ARC?January 5, 2018
How do I find information about the ratings of a nursing home in Florida?December 29, 2017
What is hospice care?December 22, 2017
Are there independent living apartments available only to individuals over a certain age?December 15, 2017
Are there veterans administration benefits available to cover the cost of long term care for individuals who have not served in the military?December 8, 2017
What do I need to do if my elderly parents are moving in with me?December 1, 2017
I have a disabled child. Is it best to leave them nothing in my will?November 24, 2017
What is informed consent for medical treatment?November 17, 2017
What is a family guardian?November 10, 2017
What is a professional guardian?November 3, 2017
What is a public guardian?October 27, 2017
October is National Guardianship MonthOctober 20, 2017
What is the Community Care for the Elderly, or CCE, program?October 13, 2017
What is a Silver Alert?October 6, 2017
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?September 29, 2017
What is a memory disorder clinic?September 22, 2017
What is the SHINE Program?September 15, 2017
What is a special needs shelter?September 8, 2017
What are Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits for veterans?August 25, 2017
What is VA Pension for Veterans?August 18, 2017
What is the National Family Caregiver Support Program?August 11, 2017
What is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Policy?August 4, 2017
What happens to my pets when I need someone to care for me?July 28, 2017
What is a geriatric care manager?July 21, 2017
What is adult day care?July 14, 2017
What is respite care?July 7, 2017
What is a reverse mortgage?June 30, 2017
What is an annuity?June 23, 2017
What is abuse of an elder?June 16, 2017
What is neglect of an elder?June 9, 2017
What is exploitation?June 2, 2017
What is an elective share?May 26, 2017
What does it mean when someone dies intestate?May 19, 2017
What is the pre-existing condition insurance plan or PCIP?May 12, 2017
What is long term care insurance?May 5, 2017
What is an income-only trust or a qualified income trust?April 28, 2017
What is a special needs trust?April 21, 2017
What is a testamentary trust?April 14, 2017
What is a living trust?April 7, 2017
What is a trust?March 31, 2017
What is a public guardian?March 24, 2017
What is a professional guardian?March 17, 2017
What is a professional guardian?March 17, 2017
What is a guardian?March 10, 2017
What is guardianship?March 3, 2017
What is a living will?February 24, 2017
What is a health care proxy?February 17, 2017
What is a healthcare surrogate designation?February 10, 2017
What is a durable power of attorney?February 3, 2017
What is Medicaid?January 27, 2017
What is Medicare?January 20, 2017
What is Elder Law?January 13, 2017
What can I do to help my sister who is caring for our mother?January 6, 2017
What is a guardian advocate for a person with a developmental disability?December 30, 2016
What is a public guardian?December 23, 2016
What is a professional guardian?December 16, 2016
What is a family guardian?December 9, 2016
What is a guardian?December 2, 2016
What is guardianship?November 25, 2016
October is National Guardianship MonthNovember 18, 2016
What is considered exempt property in a probate proceeding?November 11, 2016
What is the family allowance in a probate proceeding?November 4, 2016
What is an elective share?October 28, 2016
Are there special financial considerations made to a deceased person's family in a probate estate?October 21, 2016
We are in our 60's and considering getting married. How can marriage impact us?October 14, 2016
Should we purchase prepaid funeral arrangements for our mother who has Alzheimer's?October 7, 2016
What steps should I take after a loved one dies?September 30, 2016
What factors should I consider when choosing a home health agency for my father?September 23, 2016
What is a senior center?September 9, 2016
What is the Older Americans Act?September 2, 2016
What precautions should I take if I am traveling with someone with dementia?August 26, 2016
What are the things a caregiver can do to protect the elderly from heat related illnesses during summer heat?August 19, 2016
What things should seniors to do protect themselves from heat related illnesses during summer heat?August 12, 2016
Are there special preparations for seniors in hurricane season?August 5, 2016
My mother has been told she needs 24 hour a day care. What are our options for getting that care?July 29, 2016
When should I change my will?July 22, 2016
I received a letter from the Lottery stating I had won a substantial prize but needed to pay taxes or a processing fee before I can collect. Is this a scam?July 15, 2016
I received a call from Microsoft stating it identified my computer as running slow, is this a scam?July 8, 2016
I received a call from someone claiming to be the IRS asking me to send them money for taxes. Is this a scam?July 1, 2016
When do I need a will?June 24, 2016
I am raising my grandchildren. How should I include them in my estate plan?June 17, 2016
I had someone who was sending me business and all of a sudden that relationship no longer seems to be there, what should I do?June 16, 2016
I care for my grandchildren and my income is limited. Is there financial assistance available to me?June 10, 2016
My daughter is ill and now I care for my grandchildren. Do I need any legal documents to prove I'm their caregiver?June 3, 2016
What will it cost to have my long term care provided in my home?May 27, 2016
What services will I need if I want long term care in my home?May 20, 2016
What can I do to Age in place?May 13, 2016
What is Medicare fraud?May 6, 2016
What is Medicare fraud?April 29, 2016
What is social security fraud?April 22, 2016
What is the Qualifying Individual Program?April 15, 2016
What is the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program?April 8, 2016
What is the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program?April 1, 2016
My mother needs to be placed in a nursing home. How do we pick a good one?March 25, 2016
How do I know if an attorney is competent in elder law?March 18, 2016
What are the signs of abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility?March 11, 2016
What is a good gift for someone with dementia?March 4, 2016
My elderly mother needs help. What options does my family have to get her help?February 26, 2016
Can someone help me when I am appealing a denial of Medicare coverage?February 19, 2016
What is a Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization, BFCC-QIO, under Medicare?February 12, 2016
What is the spell of illness under Medicare?February 5, 2016
What does it mean when a medicare recipient is in the hospital but on observation status?January 29, 2016
I believe that my aging parents need help but I don't know how to talk to them about it.January 22, 2016
I believe that my aging parents need help but I don't know how to talk to them about it.January 15, 2016
My sister is my mother's caregiver and I want to help. Is there any way I can help without offending her?January 8, 2016
My father wants his ashes scattered in a national park. Can we do that?January 1, 2016
My mother appointed me as her power of attorney. What should I do?December 25, 2015
Can a non lawyer advice me about my estate and long term care planning?December 18, 2015
I'm turning 65. What do I need to do?December 11, 2015
What should I do if I think my elderly parent is no longer a safe driver?December 4, 2015
What is the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program?November 27, 2015
What is managed care?November 20, 2015
I wrote out my last will and testament by hand. Is it valid?November 13, 2015
How can families prevent conflict associated with care giving?November 6, 2015
How often should you review your estate plan?October 30, 2015
Do I need a trust for my property?October 23, 2015
What are the basic estate planning documents that an individual needs?October 16, 2015
What are Filial Responsibility Laws?October 9, 2015
What is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist?September 25, 2015
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?September 18, 2015
What can employers do to prevent caregiver or family responsibility discrimination?September 11, 2015
What is caregiver or family responsibility discrimination?September 4, 2015
Can I use the Family Medical Leave Act leave to care for my elderly parent?August 28, 2015
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?August 21, 2015
What are the reasons a resident can be discharged or transferred from a nursing home?August 14, 2015
My mother is in a nursing home and was told she had to leave by the end of the week but we don't believe she is well enough to go home. Does she have to leave?August 7, 2015
Can a business refuse to allow me in with my service animal?July 31, 2015
Is it illegal to represent a pet as a service animal?July 24, 2015
What are the basic costs of a service dog and how are the paid for?July 17, 2015
How does an individual with a disability get a service dog?July 10, 2015
What is a guide dog for the visually impaired?July 3, 2015
What is a service dog?June 26, 2015
What is Seniors vs Crime?June 19, 2015
How can I protect myself from identity theft?June 12, 2015
What is a Marchman Act?May 29, 2015
What is a Baker Act?May 22, 2015
What is a health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act?May 15, 2015
What is an aging resource center or an ARC?May 8, 2015
How do I find information about the ratings of a nursing home in Florida?May 1, 2015
What is hospice care?April 24, 2015
Are there independent living apartments available only to individuals over a certain age?April 17, 2015
Are there veterans administration benefits available to cover the cost of long term care for individuals who have not served in the military?April 10, 2015
What do I need to do if my elderly parents are moving in with me?April 3, 2015
I have a disabled child. Is it best to leave them nothing in my will?March 27, 2015
What is informed consent for medical treatment?March 20, 2015
What is a family guardian?March 13, 2015
What is a professional guardian?March 6, 2015
My mother died without a will. What happens to her property?February 27, 2015
I was told I need a living trust for my property. Do I?February 20, 2015
What is hospice care?February 13, 2015
My father is a WWII veteran and needs long term care. Are there any benefits that can help pay the costs?February 6, 2015
My identity was stolen but I don't know how they got my information.January 30, 2015
Should I review my estate plan at the beginning of the year?January 23, 2015
I got married. What should my spouse and I do with regard to our estate plan and retirement?January 16, 2015
What is a family guardian?January 9, 2015
What is a professional guardian?January 2, 2015
What is a public guardian?December 26, 2014
What is the Community Care for the Elderly, or CCE, program?December 19, 2014
What is a Silver Alert?December 12, 2014
What is a memory disorder clinic?November 28, 2014
What can I do to help my sister who is caring for our mother?November 21, 2014
National Caregiver MonthNovember 14, 2014
What is a public guardian?November 7, 2014
What is a professional guardian?October 31, 2014
What is a family guardian?October 24, 2014
What is a guardian?October 17, 2014
What is guardianship?October 10, 2014
October is National Guardianship MonthOctober 3, 2014
What is the SHINE Program?September 26, 2014
What is considered exempt property in a probate proceeding?September 19, 2014
What is the family allowance in a probate proceeding?September 12, 2014
What is an elective share?September 5, 2014
Are there special financial considerations made to a deceased person's family in a probate estate?August 29, 2014
We are in our 60's and considering getting married. How can marriage impact us?August 22, 2014
Should we purchase prepaid funeral arrangements for our mother who has Alzheimer's?August 15, 2014
What steps should I take after a loved one dies?August 8, 2014
What factors should I consider when choosing a home health agency for my father?August 1, 2014
What is a special needs shelter?July 25, 2014
Has Florida changed its definition of exploitation?July 18, 2014
What is a senior center?July 11, 2014
What is the Older Americans Act?July 4, 2014
What precautions should I take if I am traveling with someone with dementia?June 20, 2014
What are the things a caregiver can do to protect the elderly from heat related illnesses during summer heat?June 13, 2014
What things should seniors to do protect themselves from heat related illnesses during summer heat?June 6, 2014
Are there special preparations for seniors in hurricane season?May 30, 2014
What are Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits for veterans?May 23, 2014
What is VA Pension for Veterans?May 16, 2014
My mother has been told she needs 24 hour a day care. What are our options for getting that care?May 9, 2014
When should I change my will?May 2, 2014
When do I need a will?April 25, 2014
What is the National Family Caregiver Support Program?April 18, 2014
I am raising my grandchildren. How should I include them in my estate plan?April 11, 2014
I care for my grandchildren and my income is limited. Is there financial assistance available to me?April 4, 2014
My daughter is ill and now I care for my grandchildren. Do I need any legal documents to prove I'm their caregiver?March 28, 2014
What is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Policy?March 21, 2014
What will it cost to have my long term care provided in my home?March 14, 2014
What services will I need if I want long term care in my home?March 7, 2014
What can I do to age in place?February 28, 2014
What is Medicaid Fraud?February 21, 2014
What is Medicare fraud?February 14, 2014
What is social security fraud?February 7, 2014
What is the Qualifying Individual Program?January 31, 2014
What is the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program?January 24, 2014
What is the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program?January 17, 2014
My mother needs to be placed in a nursing home. How do we pick a good one?January 10, 2014
How do I know if an attorney is competent in elder law?January 3, 2014
What are the signs of abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility?December 27, 2013
What is a good gift for someone with dementia?December 20, 2013
My elderly mother needs help. What options does my family have to get her help?December 13, 2013
I believe that my aging parents need help but I don't know how to talk to them about it.December 6, 2013
How can I tell if my aging parents need help?November 29, 2013
My sister is my mother's caregiver and I want to help. Is there any way I can help without offending her?November 22, 2013
My father wants his ashes scattered in a national park. Can we do that?November 15, 2013
My mother appointed me as her power of attorney. What should I do?November 8, 2013
Can a non lawyer advice me about my estate and long term care planning?November 1, 2013
I'm turning 65. What do I need to do?October 25, 2013
What should I do if I think my elderly parent is no longer a safe driver?October 18, 2013
What is the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program?October 11, 2013
What is managed care?October 4, 2013
I wrote out my last will and testament by hand. Is it valid?September 27, 2013
How can families prevent conflict associated with care giving?September 20, 2013
How often should you review your estate plan?September 13, 2013
Do I need a trust for my property?September 6, 2013
What are the basic estate planning documents that an individual needs?August 30, 2013
What are Filial Responsibility Laws?August 23, 2013
What is caregiver burnout?August 16, 2013
What is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist?August 9, 2013
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?August 2, 2013
What happens to my pets when I need someone to care for me?July 26, 2013
What is Medicaid?July 19, 2013
What is Medicare?July 12, 2013
What is Elder Law?July 5, 2013
What can employers do to prevent caregiver or family responsibility discrimination?June 28, 2013
What is caregiver or family responsibility discrimination?June 21, 2013
Can I use the Family Medical Leave Act leave to care for my elderly parent?June 14, 2013
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?June 7, 2013
What is a public guardian?May 31, 2013
What is Seniors vs Crime?May 24, 2013
How can I protect myself from identity theft?May 17, 2013
What is a professional guardian?May 3, 2013
What is a guardian?April 26, 2013
What is guardianship?April 19, 2013
What is a living will?April 12, 2013
What is a health care proxy?April 5, 2013
What is a healthcare surrogate designation?March 29, 2013
What is a durable power of attorney?March 22, 2013
What is Medicaid?March 15, 2013
What is Medicare?March 8, 2013
What is Elder Law?March 1, 2013
What is a Baker Act?February 15, 2013
What is a health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act?February 8, 2013
What is an aging resource center or an ARC?February 1, 2013
What is an income-only trust or a qualified income trust?January 25, 2013
What is a special needs trust?January 18, 2013
What is a testamentary trust?January 11, 2013
What is a living trust?January 4, 2013
What is a trust?December 28, 2012
How do I find information about the ratings of a nursing home in Florida?December 21, 2012
What is the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care Program?November 30, -0001