Category Archives: Legal

What is a healthcare surrogate?

A healthcare surrogate, sometimes called an “agent”, is a person appointed by you to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are not able to make or communicate them yourself. The healthcare surrogate is one form of an advance health care directive, a statement of your wishes in case you are not able to […]

Should You Have a Health Care Power of Attorney?

The simple answer is “Yes, you should definitely have a health care power of attorney for yourself and loved ones.”  This is a good place to remind you of the broader topic of planning for a senior life transition. The health care power of attorney (HCPA) and the living will are two of several legal […]

FindingAssistedLiving.com welcomes Wendy A. Mara to its Senior Transition ProTeam

Good advice and help with family law, estate planning, and guardianship are absolutely essential. The FindingAssistedLiving.com Senior Transition Pro Team is very pleased to announce the association of a new member, Mrs. Wendy Mara. Mrs. Mara has distinguished herself in a very short time, becoming President of the Volusia County Bar Association after practicing law […]

Finding Assisted Living is Looking Out for Our Veterans!

Recently, Finding Assisted Living published an article (“Are there any benefits that help pay for an assisted living facility”) detailing a benefit that may be available to veterans or their surviving spouses. For those who are eligible, this benefit may help to pay for the cost of an assisted living facility. When applied to the […]

FindingAssistedLiving.com has a Video!

FindingAssistedLiving.com has a new video on YouTube. Be sure to check it out here.