South Florida Elder Law Attorney Blog

Friday, June 10, 2011

Wednesday, June 15th marks the 6th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Wednesday, June 15th marks the 6th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The mission of this special day is to raise awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

Elder abuse, like other forms of violence, is never an acceptable response to any problem or situation. Early intervention and education are the keys to preventing elder abuse. Anyone can fight elder abuse by:

1. Calling or visiting an elderly loved one and ask how he or she is doing
2. Providing a respite break for a caregiver
3. Asking your bank manager to train tellers on how to detect elder financial abuse
4. Speaking to community advocates about the problem.
5. Learning the warning signs of abuse - visit http://www.centeronelderabuse.org/.
6. IF YOU KNOW OR SUSPECT THAT A VULNERABLE ADULT HAS BEEN OR IS BEING ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND/OR EXPLOITED IMMEDIATELY REPORT THE INFORMATION TO THE ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873).

Thank you for helping to keep our seniors safe!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Betty Ford

Former First Lady Betty Ford recently celebrated her 93rd birthday. Most of us associate her with the alcohol and substance abuse recovery treatment center she created. But she was and is much more.

Her public battle with breast cancer encouraged hundreds of thousands of women to have a mammography, saving countless lives. And her in-depth study of addiction issues pointed her to women with AIDS, whose unique problems led to substance abuse; and to her testifying before Congress in favor of health care coverage.

As a young woman, Mrs. Ford made regular visits to hospitals for disabled children and first witnessed the potential for rehabilitation.

We thank her for her groundbreaking efforts and wish the former First Lady continued health and happiness.

To learn more about this and other topics, as well as the Elder Care services that we provide under
"The Elder Law Umbrella", call The Law Offices of Alice Reiter Feld and Associates at 954.726.6602 or visit http://www.florida-elderlaw.com/

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Sincerely,

Alice Reiter Feld

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Singing Away Alzheimer’s Disease

Music can treat and even help prevent the onset of Alzheimer=s disease.

If you think about it, it makes sense: I can=t find my keys, but I can sing the words to songs that

I haven=t heard in 40 years!

Of course it=s no magic bullet, but music DOES stimulate the mind and exercise the memory. Music also reduces anxiety and depression, which makes it good for the patient and the caregivers.

So, go ahead and pick up that favorite Frank Sinatra record (Oops! That’s a CD these days), bring it on your next visit to your favorite caregiver and relieve some stress.

For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and support available for caregivers, visit our specialized online resource center: http://www.southfloridamemorylawyer.com/.

To learn more about this and other topics, as well as the Elder Care services that we provide under

“The Elder Law Umbrella”, call The Law Offices of Alice Reiter Feld and Associates
at 954.726.6602 or visit www.florida-elderlaw.com

And additional links that offer other useful information FREE, brought to you by The Law Offices of Alice Reiter Feld and Associates:

www.medicaidcrisislawyers.com/reiterfeld