Guest Blog Post by Jennifer FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C Attorneys, because of the doctrine of attorney-client privilege, are generally forbidden from reporting any private or confidential information about a client, including … [Read more...]

What happens when you notice changes in your loved one’s cognitive abilities and you want to suggest a memory screening, but are met with resistance?  When a loved one’s faltering memory causes problems finding words, a … [Read more...]

Research findings suggest that men and women older than 65 who learn to use Facebook could see a boost in cognitive function. Currently, one in three online seniors use a social networking site like Facebook, according to the Pew … [Read more...]

A "guardian" of an adult is a person appointed by the court who is responsible for the personal affairs of an incapacitated adult, including responsibility for making decisions regarding the adult's support, care, health, safety, … [Read more...]

With Americans living longer and baby boomers hitting retirement age, the demand for long-term care is expected to surge. Long-term care (LTC) insurance is one way to pay for long-term care. But according to a recent three-part … [Read more...]

Eric’s mother Joan died after being moved out of an assisted living facility, where she sustained life-threatening wounds. Cheryl’s husband, George — who suffered from dementia — died after he was left unsupervised and drank … [Read more...]