Author archives: Andrew Williams
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8 years ago
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The Department of Labor has issued new rules aimed at helping those saving for retirement. The rules are intended to prevent financial advisors from steering their clients to bad investments by requiring advisers to act in the best interests of their clients.
Prompted by concern that many financi... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Americans are getting older, and most want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. As a result, many homeowners are taking steps to modify their homes so they will be able to safely and comfortably remain in their homes for as long as possible. This is called “aging in place.”
With th... [read more]
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8 years ago
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On Thursday, April 14, 2016, in honor of this year's April 16, 2016 National Healthcare Decisions Day and in conjunction with our firm’s Community Education Series, Associate Attorney, Alison E. Hickman, J.D. presented “National Healthcare Decisions Day 2016" and discussed Advance Health Care Direct... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Late in 2014, the ABLE (“Achieving a Better Life Experience”) Act was signed into law. The law is aimed at achieving a manner in which those with special needs can save money without losing needs based public benefits such as SSI or Medicaid . This is an important issue and, perhaps the greatest ac... [read more]
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8 years ago
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We know that it gets harder for people to care for themselves the older they get. Yet signs that our elders are failing to take proper care of their own needs are often missed.
Those who are neglecting themselves often display these signs:
* Not eating properly or not eating enough
* Inadeq... [read more]
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8 years ago
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As we age, it is likely that many of us will need help for at least some period of time with life’s daily activities. (These include bathing, dressing, eating and using the bathroom.) And while we may not want to think much about being in that position some day, it would be a good idea to start thin... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Grady enjoyed presenting the ElderSmart financial literacy consumer education materials to seniors there on March 16th.
His main takeaways were: (1) there are too many telephone scammers finding new and misleading ways to exploit seniors, so smart phone skills and security of your confidential pr... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Tips for Selecting an In-Home Care Provider
There may come a time when your parent is no longer safe living at home due to physical or emotional/social concerns. Instead of moving Mom or Dad to an assisted living or nursing home, in-home care can provide a solution that makes everyone happy— your... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Elder Law attorneys care greatly for their senior clients and like to see things go smoothly for them, especially as difficult issues arise, such as finding and paying for long-term care. Clients who understand the need to plan early are more likely to find a smooth path into these transitions.
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8 years ago
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To better serve our clients and their families who live or work in Duval, St. Johns, and Nassau Counties we have opened a local office conveniently located in central Jacksonville in Hampton Professional Park.
This office is easily accessible from any part of the area. Take the Gate... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Researchers in Australia have been experimenting with a non-invasive ultrasound technology that is showing great promise in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
It has been estimated that Alzheimer’s affects 50 million people worldwide, and those numbers are expected to rise dramatically in t... [read more]
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8 years ago
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No one likes to think about the possibility of their own disability or the disability of a loved one. However, as the statistics below demonstrate, we should all plan for at least a temporary disability. This issue of The ElderCounselorTM examines the eye-opening statistics surrounding disability an... [read more]
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