by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Jul 26, 2018 | Aging Parents, Blog
Talking about money can be awkward in almost any relationship. No matter how sensitive, however, it’s especially important to breach the subject with an aging parent sooner rather than later. With a supportive “how can I help” approach, the results can lead to... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | May 9, 2018 | Aging Parents, Blog, Elder Exploitation, Elder Law
May is National Older Americans Month. During this month our goal is to ensure that seniors continue to live fulfilled, satisfied, and save lives. Unfortunately, in Florida today, there has been an increase in scams targeting Older Americans. As a generation, “Older... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Apr 10, 2018 | Aging Parents, Caregivers, Elder Law
The role of the family caregiver is becoming more and more frequent in America. At this time, there are over forty-five million family caregivers providing care for a loved one on a daily basis. Often, these caregivers are balancing the needs of the senior they are... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Dec 23, 2017 | Aging Parents, Blog, Elder Law
Living home alone at an older age can be a daunting concept. Many homes are not built to accommodate our increasing needs as a person ages. Everything from stairs to high cabinets to power outages can pose a significant obstacle to overcome. How do we keep the... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Nov 24, 2017 | Aging Parents, Blog, Long Term Care
There may come a day where your parents will no longer be able to live at home safely, but how do you know? What should you be on the lookout for? When you don’t live in the same neighborhood, or state, how do you ask questions to understand how your parents are... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Nov 2, 2017 | Aging Parents, Blog, Medicare
Annual Open Enrollment 2017 is here. Medicare Open Enrollment takes place every fall between October 15th and December 7th. Annual Open Enrollment 2017 is the time you can enroll for the first time or switch between plans. Now is the right time to evaluate your...