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 »
Florida Statute § 709.2202 means the agent you name in a Durable Power of Attorney document lacks authority to take the following actions on your behalf unless you signed or placed your initials next to the authorizing paragraph: 1. Create an inter vivos trust; 2. With respect to a trust created by or on behalf… Read more »
We have all seen the news stories of how pets are found in rubble after a disastrous storm. When you are preparing your family and yourself before a disaster, don’t forget to do planning for your pets. The attached article is from the ‘Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ newsletter. The article gives you steps to… Read more »
If you are experiencing difficulties with Florida’s transition to Medicaid Managed Care, it is imperative that you document your complaint. The complaint process is easy! Click here: http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/ to visit the AHCA site and then click the blue Report a Complaint button. AHCA monitors its complaints and Task Force members are in communication with AHCA representatives to… Read more »
It used to be that telemarketers interrupted my dinner. Now, they’re interfering with something I often value more than food – sleep. I don’t know what’s happening at your house, but I’ve noticed that the calls are coming later and later. Many times, just minutes after both of my children have FINALLY drifted off to… Read more »
According to Merriam-Webster, Alzheimer’s is defined as “a degenerative brain disease of unknown cause that is the most common form of dementia, that usually starts in late middle age or in old age, that results in progressive memory loss, impaired thinking, disorientation, and changes in personality and mood, and that is marked histologically by the… Read more »
February 10, 2014 – Alex Bilodeau of Canada won the Olympic gold medal in moguls and dedicated the win to his brother, Frederic, who has cerebral palsy. “Whatever I do in life, my brother is my real inspiration,” Bilodeau said.
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.