Category Archives: Elder Law
How Florida’s Adult Protective Services System Works
Most people have heard of Child Protective Services, but far fewer are familiar with the parallel system that exists to protect vulnerable adults. If you have an elderly parent, a disabled family member, or a loved one who depends on others for their care, understanding how Florida’s Adult Protective Services system works could be… Read More »
How Medicaid Planning Works in Florida Before a Nursing Home Stay
If you have a parent or spouse who may need nursing home care someday, or if you are thinking about your own future, you have probably wondered how anyone actually pays for it. Nursing home care in Florida can cost anywhere from $8,000 to $12,000 or more per month, and Medicare generally does not… Read More »
Can Relatives Take Advantage of an Elderly Person Through Borrowing?
Money troubles can affect anyone, and when loved ones face financial difficulties, many feel compelled to help. However, this situation becomes particularly concerning when elderly individuals become the source of these funds. A recent survey by CreditCards.com revealed that 42 percent of people who lent money never received repayment, with Baby Boomers and Gen… Read More »
Protecting Your Loved One from Elder Abuse in Florida
When someone is placed in hospice care, they are often at their most vulnerable—physically, emotionally, and financially. A recent case in Tampa has once again revealed just how easily that trust can be violated. Deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a home health assistant who was supposed to help an elderly hospice… Read More »
Steps to Take In Elder Financial Abuse Cases
Earlier this year, a Florida caregiver was arrested after draining thousands of dollars from the bank account of a 91-year-old woman under her supervision. The caregiver used forged checks and unauthorized withdrawals to support her lifestyle while the victim, completely unaware, continued living with complete trust. When the woman’s niece began reviewing bank statements,… Read More »
How Dangerous Is Family Caregiver Burnout?
Money does not buy happiness, but it does enable you to pay others to do tasks that, if you had to do them all by yourself, would be physically and emotionally exhausting. People who choose to age in place and rely on their family to take care of them have an idealized view of… Read More »
Understanding the Four Parts of Medicare
Even if you are determined to think of retirement as all play and no work, to offset your decades of all work and no play, the fact remains that there are still bills to pay, even after you retire. Unfortunately, the social safety net for seniors is not enough to keep up with the… Read More »
City Commissioner Under Investigation for Financial Abuse of Elderly Woman
Financial abuse is the most common form of elder abuse, even more common than emotional or physical abuse. Financial abuse occurs when the abuser coerces the victim into making transactions he or she does not want to make, uses lies or emotional manipulation to get the victim to spend money on the abuser or… Read More »
Protecting Elderly Family Members From Financial Abuse
The stories of elder abuse that often make headlines tend either to involve nursing home neglect, where elderly residents suffered preventable illnesses, injuries, and general decline of health because they received inadequate attention from nursing home staff, or else sensational tales of undue influence, where an unscrupulous person attached himself or herself to a… Read More »
Property Tax Benefits for the Elderly and Disabled
Property taxes can be a significant drain on your resources. Fortunately, the state of Florida offers various property tax benefits for the elderly and disabled. They include exemptions and discounts for eligible residents. These benefits are designed to reduce the financial burden on eligible residents and provide them with tax relief. In this article,… Read More »
