by Kelly Alexander | May 26, 2023 | Blog, Caregiver Resources, Elder Resources
Recently a client asked me the question: Does an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) in Florida have to provide activities? This client said that, due to low participation by residents, their facility had given up and was not going to hire a replacement activities...
by Kelly Alexander | Apr 28, 2023 | Elder Resources, Financing Long Term Care, Practice Area
How Well Do You Understand Elder Care Law? Many are confused about the field of Elder Care Law. It is a complex area of law that deals with legal issues affecting seniors. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions that can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. ...
by Kelly Alexander | Apr 3, 2023 | Caregiver Resources, Elder Resources, Naples
Recently a client asked me the question: Does an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) in Florida have to provide activities? This client said that, due to low participation by residents, their facility had given up and was not going to hire a replacement activities...
by Alex Alexander | Dec 22, 2022 | Elder Resources, End of Life Planning, Estate Planning, Life Style
Most of our parents get to the age (after retirement) when it can be very hard to think up gift ideas. They have or plan to downsize their homes for easier maintenance and less cost. This makes many of their collections a burden rather than a source of joy. Many...
by Kelly Alexander | Dec 20, 2022 | Blog, Elder Resources, Life Style
When we talk about successful or healthy aging, what exactly do we mean? Who defines that? Healthy aging has been defined in numerous ways. Definitions usually include things like disease prevention, high physical and cognitive functioning, and the ability to engage...
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...