The Elder Law Blog

There is never a wrong time to plan with your aging parents for the potentially high costs of long-term care. What many of us do not realize is that a sudden health crisis, such as an incapacitating stroke, could leave your mother with severe diminished capacity and...

Family caregivers provide a wide range of care services for their dependent loved ones, but one of their main tasks is facilitating medical support. Whether an elder parent with Alzheimer’s Disease or a child with special needs, getting the most out of doctors’...

We are excited to announce that our very own attorney Britton Swank has been named to the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list. As Super Lawyers shares with us, “Attorney Swank is a top-rated attorney practicing in the Fort Myers, Florida area. Providing legal...

Do you or a senior loved one own a medical alert system? If not, it may be time to consider the benefits of purchasing one. Medical alert systems help ensure the health and safety of senior adults, while creating peace of mind for their younger loved ones....

Summertime for Florida kids typically means a long break from school and lots of outside fun. It can also mean increased safety risks whether parents are around or not. We share your concerns on how to ensure your children, and grandchildren, have both a safe and fun...

We know, as Floridians, that hurricanes are wildly destructive storms that put millions of Americans at risk every year. High winds, heavy rains, and storm surge flooding near lakes and coastal areas can be extremely dangerous, especially for vulnerable populations in...

Elder abuse is defined as the mistreatment of an older person. It can be any intentional, negligent, or knowing act that causes harm, or serious risk of harm, to a vulnerable older person. The abuse can be physical, emotional, or sexual in nature, and it may also...

Every May, we celebrate National Older Americans Month. This is a time to honor seniors across the country and raise awareness about the many ways older adults contribute to society. Seniors are often overlooked in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven culture, but the...