Incapacity Planning documents, including a Financial Power of Attorneyand Advance Medical Directive, only do what you want them to do if your loved ones know they exist and can locate them when needed. What if you don’t want to … [Read more...]

In a recent study in Sweden, diabetes in mid-life was found to be associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's in later life. The study tested more than 2,000 men for blood glucose levels at age 50 and then tested … [Read more...]

If a member of the LGBT community fails to properly plan, the result can be devastating to his or her partner and family. Having no estate plan is tantamount to giving up control of one's estate and management of one's well-being … [Read more...]

Having a loved one in a nursing home can be an emotional experience. You want to make sure their needs are met by the facility and that they are being given the care that was promised and that they deserve.  How do you ensure that … [Read more...]

Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia have a progressive brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to remember things, think clearly, … [Read more...]

Earlier this year, low-income Maryland residents with disabilities filed a class action lawsuit against the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) over extensive Medicaid delays.The named plaintiff, Mary Lou Magee-Kern, lost … [Read more...]