Older Americans Month -- 60th Anniversary
This May marks the 60th Anniversary of Older Americans Month (originally known as Senior Services Month.) In 1963, President John F. Kennedy declared May to be Senior Services Month. Every President, since President Kennedy issued the first proclamation, has also issued a proclamation each May to recognize, celebrate, and thank older Americans for the many contributions that they have made and continue to make to our country. Additionally, it was President Jimmy Carter's proclamation in May of 1980, which changed the name to Older Americans Month.
National Elder Law Month
In support of the annual proclamation declaring May as Older Americans Month, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys ("NAELA”) has also designated the month of May as National Elder Law Month. This, now annual, designation by NAELA helps to increase awareness of the work that NAELA and elder law attorneys provide every day in support of older Americans. While educating and assisting seniors regarding various legal options is a daily activity for Elder Law attorneys throughout the country, during the month of May, NAELA is particularly committed to highlighting and honoring these efforts.
Our Thanks & Appreciation
Thus, during the month of May (and every day), our law firm is once again honored and privileged to celebrate, honor, and thank older Americans for their many contributions (both past and present) to our country and to our individual communities.
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Scheduling a presentation for your group:
Is your group in need of a speaker? If so, please do not hesitate to contact our office to discuss topic options and to determine whether one of our presentation topics aligns with the needs of your group.
Legal Services:
Should you or someone you know wish to meet with one of our attorneys for assistance with (or to discuss options for): estate, life care, and/or long-term care planning; special needs planning; and/or, other planning matters, please do not hesitate to contact our office to schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys. It would be our pleasure to meet with you to review your current planning and/or to discuss planning options for your consideration.
Additional Legal Services:
Selling and/or buying a new home; commercial property; and/or other real estate?
Starting a new business; or, need your corporate records updated?
Recently injured, and uncertain of your rights?
If any of the above apply to you, or someone you know, then please visit the website of our parent law firm, Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi, Lenert, & Julien, P.C., to learn more about the additional legal services we offer.
Reminder: Out of an abundance of caution and to do our continued part in helping to keep our clients, staff, and their respective families as safe as possible, all non-signing appointments for our elder law clients and for our estate and life care planning clients with the following attorneys: Connie Renzi or Katie Lenert, remain "virtual" (via video or telephone conferencing).
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Help for those who may be struggling with mental health issues: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues and is in need of assistance, help is available by calling or texting the recently launched three-digit dialing code – “988”. The new 988 dialing code to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, for mental health crises, is available throughout the United States. Additionally, veterans can now dial 988 and press 1 to reach the Veteran Crisis Line.
