Are you traveling to Florida during the holidays to visit your retired relatives ? Even though you are in touch weekly with your aging relatives, are you concerned about their well-being, safety and ability to age in place? Are you looking for suggestions in regard to any signs that you should be particularly aware of that will show whether your aging relatives may be having some difficulties? We can help.

We would like to share with you our insights on what you should look for as you visit with your aging relatives. We recommend that you look for whether:

As you visit your aging relatives have you observed any of the above signs? If you have, you need to seriously discuss with your aging relatives what steps need to be taken for their care and safety. Be sure to approach your aging relatives with sensitivity and ask whether they want to stay in their home at all costs or do they want to live in assisted living. Assisted living can offer a wide range of amenities that may make it an attractive option for your aging relatives. On the other hand, your aging relatives may want to stay in their own home at all costs. 

Now if your aging relatives want to age-in-place, what needs to be done to help them remain in their home as long as possible and remain safe? You may need to have a discussion about modifications to their home to make it safer and easier to move around. There may also need to be a part-time in-home caregiver or possibly even a family caregiver move in with them or make daily visits.

Along with the discussion about aging-in-place, find out if your aging relatives have any plans in place for their long-term care?  Do you or your aging relatives know exactly what long-term care planning is?  The National Institute on Aging defines long-term care planning as steps to meet a person’s health or personal care needs during a long or short period of time. Often, with the help of these services, aging relatives may be able to live as independently and safely as possible even though they can no longer perform everyday activities on their own.

Once you have had the conversation with your aging relatives about long-term care planning, together you should locate a qualified Florida elder law attorney to help with long-term care planning. In addition to long-term care planning, your Florida elder law attorney can help your aging relatives with their estate planning. They will need someone they trust to handle their financial matters and healthcare decisions in the event they become incapacitated. 

During this holiday season, as you visit your aging relatives, know that this is a great time to be sure your loved ones are safe, cared for and happy. Do not wait to contact our law practice to learn more today. We encourage you to contact us and schedule a meeting. To learn more about Meloro Law and how we can help you when you need legal representation for estate planning or elder law issues do not wait to call us today.

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