Did You Know About These Helpful Florida Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies?
There was an interesting article provided on behalf of the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Committee in The Elder Law Advocate, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1, Winter 2021, Page 3. The Chair of the Committee, Steven E. Hitchcock, shares information from Karen Murillo, Vice Chair of the Abuse, Neglect, & Exploitation Committee regarding helpful Florida regulatory and […]
How Activity Affects Alzheimer’s in the Orlando, Florida Area
There was an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal on February 25, 2021 titled “Can an Active Lifestyle Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s?” by Han Yu. In the article, Yu brings up concerns about children with the closures of schools, gyms, and libraries due to COVID-19. The author discusses how enrichment in these areas is necessary for […]
Facts About Dementia in the Orlando, Florida Area
The ABA Handbook for Lawyers provides a lot of helpful information and facts on dementia. The handbook, titled “Assessment of Older Adults,” was composed by the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging and the American Psychological Association. The handbook contains many interesting facts. For example, did you know that the term “dementia” implies […]
Red Flags That May Indicate Diminished Capacity in the Orlando, Florida Area
There is no single marker of diminished capacity, but there are red flags that may indicate problems. You should be aware of cognitive, emotional, or behavioral signs such as memory loss, communication problems, lack of mental flexibility, calculation problems, and disorientation. To determine if the issue is cognitive, you need to make sure the person […]
What is an MMSE and How is It Used in a Guardianship Case in Orlando, Florida?
Have you ever heard the term MMSE? MMSE stands for Mini Mental Status (or State) Exam. The test was originally developed as a simplified cognitive mental health exam for elderly patients who, particularly when cognitively impaired, cooperate only for a short period of time. This test takes only five to ten minutes to administer, whereas […]
Did You Know: Florida Now Has an Elder Abuse Fatality Review Team Statute?
You learn something new every day. Today I learned that Florida now has an Elder Abuse Fatality Review Team Statute. This was discussed in an article by Ellen Cheek, Chair of the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Committee of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar. Cheek published the article in The Elder Law Advocate […]