by Kelly Alexander | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog, Elder Resources, Health Care Advocacy, Life Style, Naples
On June 16, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule to improve access to hearing aids which may in turn lower costs for millions of Americans. This action establishes a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, enabling consumers...
by Kelly Alexander | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate and Trust Administration, Trusts
A client asked me this question this week. As usual, the answer is “It depends.” Everyone’s legal, health and financial situation is a little different. Some factors it can depend on will be discussed below. But the first question is: What do you want to...
by Kelly Alexander | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog, Medicaid, Trusts
If you or a loved one needs long term care, you might have to rely on the Medicaid program to pay for most of the cost of that care. Since nursing home care on average costs over $10,000 per month in Florida, most people do not have enough income to pay that without...
by Kelly Alexander | Aug 11, 2022 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, Caregiver Resources, Elder Resources
If you are caring for an aging relative, you may notice some gaps in their memory beginning. Loss of memory can be a part of the aging process. As you care for a loved one, how do you know when memory issues are serious enough to warrant intervention? What happens...
by Kelly Alexander | Aug 5, 2022 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Trusts
In Florida, inheritance rights of children in an estate depend on whether the decedent left a will. If there is a will, it will be clearly stated how much each child should inherit. In many cases, this is a straightforward process. For example, one may state that...
by Kelly Alexander | May 26, 2022 | Blog
Elderly people often require assistance while doing their activities of daily living (ADL). While some individuals receive long-term care at their residence, others get the assistance they require in a nursing home or facility specializing in assisted living. This...
