In our regularly updated blog, we discuss the impact Alzheimer's and dementia can have on individuals and their families. Learn about options to help you afford the necessary care, legal protections for those who are no longer able to manage their own affairs, and more.
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The Stages of Care and Alzheimer’s DiseaseCaring for yourself or someone you love who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is a painful and difficult process.
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Support Programs for Dementia CaregiversWhen someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, it is usually after they begin having trouble with their mental processes. For some, their symptoms may be mild enough to remain at home with the supervision and care of a spouse, adult child, or someone else who is close to... Read More »
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Leaping into FebruaryFebruary may be a short month, but there is a lot going on. To kick off the month, I’ll be attending the second annual National Alliance of Attorneys for Alzheimer’s Planning (N3AP) conference. This takes place Feb. 1 and 2 in sunny Tempe, Arizona. As a founding member of the N3AP, I am fortunate to... Read More »
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Stylists Help Dementia Patients Keep IdentityVisiting the salon can be an important ritual in a person’s life. It helps us to feel attractive, clean, and pampered. Those minutes or hours spent in that styling chair can also be therapeutic, as we tell all to our stylist. But what happens to those living in care homes, unable to make the trip... Read More »
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Care Giving and DementiaWhen someone you care about is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, the matter of their care today and in the future becomes a central priority. Depending on their level of need, your loved one may be able to remain in their home. Under other circumstances, the person may require care in a... Read More »
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Estate Planning with DementiaCaring for an aging loved one can be challenging under any circumstances. When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, families are presented with a multitude of concerns about planning for their future. While it is difficult to broach these subjects, it is critical that the family plan for their... Read More »
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Mental Health and AgingWhen it comes to entering our senior years, many people think of the ways in which our bodies may respond to the aging process. It is not unusual for someone contemplating senior health to consider future significant differences in their physical and medical needs. However, another area where those entering their retirement years can experience... Read More »
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Planning for the Silent Thieves: Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s DiseaseI search your eyes, So empty and blue, Hoping for a flicker Of what used to be you.1 If you are the wife, husband, son or daughter of someone with, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease, you may be overwhelmed emotionally, physically and financially. You are consumed with the day-to-day care, behaviors like agitation and... Read More »
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Dementia Friendly CommunitiesDementia friendly communities can offer education on the various stages of dementia and we can always become more inclusive and mindful to others' needs.
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Dementia Support Programs for CaregiversBeing a caregiver to a loved one with dementia requires a high degree of dedication and selflessness as well as a tremendous amount of patience. Caring for someone with this condition can mean spending hours taking them to various appointments and keeping up with their medication and health care needs while providing a safe and... Read More »
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WHO Adopts Global Plan for DementiaThe new plan adopted by the WHO aims to improve the lives of people with dementia and their families and caregivers. Michigan Elder Law Attorney.
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Protecting Marital Assets When Your Spouse Has DementiaThere are few situations as heartbreaking as watching your spouse develop and suffer from the symptoms of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. In some cases, your partner may have mild indications such as some limited memory loss while in others, they may have severe confusion which interferes with his or her ability to attend... Read More »