This week on Elder Law Hour, guest host Brittany Darling interviews Rachel Weinstein, founder of Jacksonville Grief and Loss, about the flurry of emotions associated with grief and bereavement.

Sean McHale, owner of Saint Michaels Home Care, joins the show to talk about home care. Sean is going over how home care can come along side the caregiver and help with activities of daily living, diaper and sheet changes, outings, etc. Inviting home care to fill some of the caregiver role enables the family to be just that, the family.

Rachel Weinstein, grief counselor and founder of Jacksonville Center for Grief and Loss, joins the show to talk about grieving. She stresses that grief is not the problem, and for those grieving to not compare themselves to others and Donna Lee is back to talk about the caregiver side of Alzheimer’s.

Emily and Brittany talk about a will. What decisions do you have to make? Will it go through probate? Who do you nominate to be your personal representative (executor)? Travis Dauchy with Atlas Private Wealth Advisors joins the show to talk about planning ahead and how getting your ducks in a row now can allow your family to focus on your care rather than legalities.

We’re talking about the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia in general, how to detect it in your loved ones, and tips and tricks to communicate with your loved one. We’re also going to dive into the process of moving a loved one into a facility…how do you know it’s time?

We’ve got great guests for you! Donna Lee is talking about loving your brain, Halle Mitchell and Shannon Nelson tlak about JaxReady, and Sean McHale is back to talk us through how to communicate with a loved one with dementia!

During the month of March, we are focused on dementia. Whether your loved one is formally diagnosed with Alzheimers or another form of dementia, there are common issue facing families. We are taking a closer look at two of those issues today, insurance and home modification. We encourage you to go to www.emilyhickslaw.com/dementia to see resources from all of our shows for this month including this weeks episode.

We are so excited to have Donna Lueders on the show today talking all about Medicare. Halle and Shannon join the show to talk about REVAMP, registry designed to help law enforcement find missing persons specifically with cognitive impairments.

Life insurance, Alzheimer’s treatments, and supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence al on this week’s episode of Elder Law Hour.

Election security, Lifelong learning, and helping survivors of domestic and sexual violence…it’s all on this week’s episode of Elder Law Hour!

Kris Wilson, Edie Williams, and Sean McHale join the show today to talk about modifying you home, long-term care insurance, and communicating with a loved one with dementia!

What a great show we have today! We talk to Josh Shilts about Elder Fraud, Brittany and Emily talk about representing those with dementia, and Jennifer Hill talks all about options for families when a loved one is discharged from the hospital!

On this episode of Elder Law Hour, we welcome author of Heaven’s Bell, Sherrie Barch, and we talk through a story abou grieving the loss of a loved one. Heather Quick talks about marital agreements and gray divorce. Jennifer Hill discusses home care and the options available for families.

Today, we welcome Travis Dauchy to talk about transferring assets, Vicky Oakes to talk about the three ways to vote, and Bryan Rendzio talks about how to win mediations!

Emily and Brittany open the show talking about a client with a blended family! We walk through what they should do to avoid probate. Then we chat with Becky Yanni with the Council on Aging.

We’ve got a great show today! Bryan Rendzio is back to talk about mediations! Vicky Oakes tells us all about the election process, and Sean McHale gives advice on when you’re loved one is ready for home care!

Travis Dauchy with Atlas Private Wealth Advisors is back talking wealth planning and blended families! Charlie and Emily also tackle what it looks like to gift a property or money versus your heir(s) inheriting either one. St Johns County Sheriff, Robert Hardwick, joins us to talk about the top crimes against the elderly here in St. Johns County!

Donna Lee, Program Director with Alzheimer’s Association, is back to discuss taking care of the caregiver! We are so excited to welcome a new guest to the show, Becky Yanni, Executive Director of St. Johns County Council on Aging. Becky talks about the Council’s mission to allow the senior population in St. Johns County to age in place with dignity while offering support for caregivers! Greg Ritscher and Gregg Hummer are back to talk about Parkinson’s and tips for the caregivers of people with Parkinson’s.

Emily welcomes Sherrie Barch, Donna Lee, and Jax Hope to the show. They discuss Sherrie’s book Heaven’s Bell, Donna talks about holiday gatherings, and Greg Ritscher and Gregg Hummer, both with Jax Hope, are back to talk about their personal journey with Parkinson’s.

Charlie Taverna, Jim Kowalski, and Sheriff Hardwick join Emily on Elder Law Hour to discuss gift taxes, elder scams in Florida, and safety for seniors in St. Johns County.