Older Americans generally have more financial resources than other groups. And because they did not grow up with the internet, they tend to be less computer-savvy than younger generations. This makes them highly desirable targets for cyber-criminals. In this post,…
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Florida’s rainy season has arrived. From May through October, we normally receive around 60 to 70 percent of our total annual rainfall. Some storms can be blinding, making driving hazardous. Ten percent of all vehicular accidents are rain-related, according to…
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The Trump administration’s push to downsize the federal government has resulted in several changes to the Social Security system, long considered the “third rail” of American politics. The latest change, initiated by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, has sparked particularly…
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A Senate subcommittee recently blasted Medicare Advantage plans for their handling of pre-authorization requests for post-acute care. The report, from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigation and released on October 17, focuses on the post-acute skilled nursing care that seniors…
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Elder Abuse Awareness Month is June, so it is an appropriate time to share this good news: Beginning next year, elderly and vulnerable Floridians get more protection from financial exploitation, thanks to Florida’s recent passage of the Protection of Specified…
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Have you heard about PACE, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly? Offering a variety of services, PACE can allow certain people to age at home and in the community, instead of being admitted to a nursing home for…
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The article below appeared originally in The New York Times. It explains why long-term care planning is essential for middle-class Americans. The Karp Law Firm has been assisting clients and their families to meet this challenge for over 25 years,…
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Many of us will visit aging aging parents or other loved ones in Florida for the holidays. If you do not live nearby, this may be one of your few opportunities to assess first-hand how they are getting along and…
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The internet can be a great matchmaker. Many authentic romances, even marriages, have sprung up when people have met over the internet. Unfortunately, looking for love online has its dark side, too. The Federal Trade Commission reports that “sweetheart scams”…
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Who do you trust? Your brokerage, bank and other financial institutions want to know. When you open a new account, or update an account that was established before Feb. 5, 2018, they will ask you to provide the name of…
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