Maybe you’ve started noticing small changes. Your mom asks you to come along to a doctor’s appointment. Your dad wants help sorting through paperwork he once handled on his own. Or family dinners have begun including conversations about where your parents...
When you or a loved one receives a serious health diagnosis, you may not necessarily have a fear of what could go wrong, but rather a shift in what you want to prioritize in your life. Whether that be the ways you spend your time or how you navigate your relationships...
There is an immense amount of pressure placed on families who are trying to legally, financially, medically, and emotionally protect themselves and their aging loved ones. That pressure is often a lot to carry for loved ones—especially when thinking about such a heavy...
Caregiving is far more widespread than most people realize. Roughly 63 million Americans serve in unpaid caregiving roles, a number that has grown by nearly 50% since 2015. In Florida, one of the oldest states by population, families feel these pressures acutely, and...
Families often think that getting Medicaid is as simple as filling out an application. In reality, Medicaid qualification is a complex process that requires legal planning, financial strategy, and careful navigation of regulatory requirements. If you are pursuing...
As our loved one’s age, the risk of Alzheimer’s disease becomes an overwhelming reality. Unfortunately, this risk is even greater for our loved ones with Down Syndrome. Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed earlier and more frequently in the Down Syndrome community than in...
