AARP Caregiving Expert: Amanda Singleton

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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.

Steps to take to help loved ones and friends get the help they need 

An official agreement can protect you and your family from legal issues

This employee-employer agreement can help some family caregivers get compensated for taking care of a loved one or friend

Protect your rights and maximize your chance of getting your claim paid

Steps family caregivers can take to prevent potential legal battles

Later-in-life marriages come with unique caregiving and estate planning challenges

Budgeting for care during sickness and health is a good first step

As a longtime family caregiver and advocate, I've learned some important lessons

This dispute resolution process can reduce conflict and improve communication

The pandemic is paving the way for a better remote care experience

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