Learn about aarp caregiving expert amanda singleton

Amanda Singleton is the managing attorney at Singleton Legal PLLC in St. Petersburg, Florida. As an AARP family caregiving expert, she writes and speaks on financial and legal issues that

affect caregivers, a subject that has defined her personal and professional life since she was 30, when her mother was diagnosed with cancer and immediately required full-time care. The

experience left Amanda “emotionally, physically, mentally and financially devastated,” she says, but it also set her on a path to becoming an advocate for caregivers. Singleton Legal, which

she founded and now operates with her partner and husband, Ryan, counsels past, present and expectant caregivers. Amanda also founded and operates Caregivers in the Workplace, which trains

employers to better serve employees who are family caregivers.   CONNECT WITH AMANDA    Facebook   LinkedIn   TWITTER WEBSITE AMANDA'S LATEST COLUMNS THE DOS AND DON’TS OF CROWDFUNDING

FOR CAREGIVING What you need to know before asking for donations     HOW TO HELP SOMEONE THROUGH A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS Steps to take to help loved ones and friends get the help they need

      CREATING A PRIVATE CAREGIVER CONTRACT CAN BE A LEGAL LIFESAVER An official agreement can protect you and your family from legal issues     LONG-TERM UNMARRIED COUPLES NEED TO MAKE A

CAREGIVING PLAN Take steps to know your rights and secure the future    FAMILY CAREGIVERS: IS A PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT RIGHT FOR YOU? This employee-employer agreement can help some

family caregivers get compensated for taking care of a loved one or friend    HOW FAMILY CAREGIVERS CAN DEAL WITH INSURERS  Protect your rights and maximize your chance of getting your claim

paid AVOIDING ‘UNDUE INFLUENCE’ WHEN HELPING WITH ESTATE PLANS Steps family caregivers can take to prevent potential legal battles BLENDED FAMILIES AND CAREGIVING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Later-in-life marriages come with unique caregiving and estate planning challenges    THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF ELDER FRAUD CAN BE STEEP Scams are on the rise, but there are ways to fight

back     PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT? DON'T FORGET CAREGIVING COSTS Budgeting for care during sickness and health is a good first step     WHAT TO KNOW AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR CAREGIVING

JOURNEY As a longtime family caregiver and advocate, I've learned some important lessons     WHEN SHOULD CAREGIVERS APPLY FOR MEDICAID FOR A LOVED ONE? Get to know the program basics

before an emergency occurs     ELDERCARING COORDINATION HELPS PUT AN END TO CAREGIVING LEGAL BATTLES This dispute resolution process can reduce conflict and improve communication    

LONG-DISTANCE FAMILY CAREGIVING REIMAGINED The pandemic is paving the way for a better remote care experience    LEGAL STRATEGIES FAMILY CAREGIVERS CAN USE TO REDUCE CONFLICT How to avoid

future struggles with troublesome relatives