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Aging With Autonomy in the Orlando, Florida Area

There was an excellent informational piece from The Florida Bar Elder Law Section titled “Aging With Autonomy.” The article includes 10 questions for lifelong independence. The writer states that, as you get older or are caring for an aging loved one, you will need a well-informed plan in place. Yet nearly 64 percent of adults aged 45-64 and 62 percent of adults 65 and over have not done the necessary preparation. The article recommends asking yourself these 10 questions to see how ready you are and reach out for expert help if you find yourself responding, “I don’t know.”

The questions that the article asks you to ask yourself are:

  1. Do You Have a Will, and Do You Need a Trust?
  2. Who Should Be Your Durable Power of Attorney?
  3. What Are Your Instructions To Your Family?
  4. How Far Should Medical Professionals Go to Prolong Your Life?
  5. Have You Considered All of the Long-Term Care Options?
  6. Is Your Health Insurance Adequate? 
  7. Will Your Home Meet Your Needs As You Age?
  8. How Will You Pay For Nursing Home Care If You Need It?
  9. Can You Access Rehabilitative Care? 
  10. Have You Looked Into Local Resources Or Asked For Help?

These are a few things to think about as you age. The younger you are when you do your planning, the better you will be in the long run. Further, obtaining insurance while you are younger makes it more affordable. If you wait until you age, certain insurance policies may become cost prohibitive. 

The U.S. Administration of Aging offers a free online Eldercare Locator tool, which can be an excellent place to start. The service lets you enter a zip code to find local resources on such subjects as support services, housing, health care, transportation, and more. 

The Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar has also launched a printable resource sheet to help you navigate these questions and important processes, and a discussion guide to having a thorough conversation with your loved ones about long-term care planning. 

If you have more questions regarding an Elder Law matter, you may call Ann Marie Giordano Gilden at Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, P.A. at 407-732-7620 and set an initial consultation. 

This article is for informational purposes only and does not form an attorney client privilege. 

 

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