Medicare was created in 1965, as part of Lyndon B. Johnson’s “Great Society.” The program began offering government-funded hospital and outpatient medical coverage for seniors at a time when older, vulnerable people were mostly left to take care of themselves. That coverage is still offered today under the moniker “Original Medicare.” Original Medicare is also… Read more »
Imagining life after the death of your spouse is something no one wants to do!! It could be a reality, though! Unfortunately, the surviving spouse without a comprehensive estate plan or an estate planning attorney, will have to deal with all the surviving reality on his or her own. Having an estate plan in… Read more »
If you are one of millions of Americans facing the prospect of providing caregiving services for an elderly parent, either currently or in the coming years, it may be beneficial to know upfront that taking care of yourself will be essential. Unfortunately, most adults who are caring for the needs of an aging loved… Read more »
Caring for an aging parent can require considerable time and attention from an adult child. It can also be emotionally challenging for an adult child when the parent is resistant to the care they need. How do we establish good communication between the parent and the child in this all too familiar long-term care… Read more »
If an aging parent falls suddenly ill, develops dementia or becomes too infirm to competently manage his or her own affairs, the parent’s adult children or significant loved ones could face a number of challenging obstacles. This begins with ensuring the elder’s best interests are at the forefront of the decision-making process. One sure… Read more »
There’s an old saying that you don’t know what you’ve got, until it’s gone. When it comes to loved ones, especially aging parents, that idea is downright heartbreaking. It certainly doesn’t have to be that way. You can know good-and-well exactly how much a loved one means to you, right here and right now.… Read more »
Every June marks the beginning of hurricane season on the Atlantic Coast. That doesn’t just mean Florida, but other Gulf of Mexico states and the whole Eastern Seaboard of the United States. The season officially lasts until the end of November. The threat of a single hurricane is bad enough. But for seniors, hurricane-related… Read more »
Alzheimer’s Disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time. Eventually, the ability to perform daily tasks is disrupted, and as the disease progresses the effects can be life-threatening, or even fatal. Currently, Alzheimer’s Disease is the sixth leading cause… Read more »
Millions of aging Americans, from every social and economic background, endure abuse and neglect every year. It’s unfortunate, but the truth is anyone can be victimized. “Older Americans” are classified as a generation as those over sixty years of age and are often targeted by unscrupulous and dangerous actors simply because they’re perceived as… Read more »
May is National Elder Law Month. During this month we focus on solutions for our seniors that will protect them now and in the future. As elder law attorneys, we focus on solutions that protect Older Americans from the very real dangers that can negatively impact their future. While some of those concerns are… Read more »
Beth A. Prather, PA, and the team are happy to have you visiting our website. As of September 1, 2021, our practice has joined with Green Schoenfeld & Kyle LLP and continues to be able to provide robust services to our clients and our local community. We look forward to working with you. You may still call our office phone number at 239-208-3050 to reach Attorney Beth A. Prather or any of our team members. We are meeting with clients in whatever way they are most comfortable, including in-person appointments at 1380 Royal Palm Square Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33919.