In Watertown, Wisconsin, several local businesses display small purple angel decals in their windows. The decals indicate that the employees inside have been trained in how to recognize customers with dementia and how to best assist them and their … [Continue reading]
And the Oscar for Best Alzheimer’s Patient Goes to. . .
Joyce Griffen, a retired anthropology professor at Dartmouth University, spends many hours a week rehearsing and playing different roles. She's not involved in theater and hasn’t been since college. However, in a week’s time, she … [Continue reading]
Can Mom Be Discharged From a Nursing Home Against Her Wishes?
Q. My mother, Bunny, was told she is being discharged from the nursing home in which she resides. She and I are completely against this. For what reasons may a nursing home discharge a resident and what recourse do we have? A. Nursing homes are … [Continue reading]
Has Grandpa Lost His Marbles or Am I Losing Mine?
Q. My father, Jim, has been a big help to our family. He picks up our daughter, Sophie, from preschool every day and watches her while my husband and I are working, which we are very grateful for. Lately, however, he has been forgetting a lot of … [Continue reading]
Do You Have Alzheimer’s?
The Alzheimer's Association recently launched a new online resource, entitled “I Have Alzheimer's Disease,” which provides information and tools to help those with early-stage Alzheimer's or another dementia to cope with the changes ahead, and … [Continue reading]
Disastrous Estate Planning Mistakes, Part 6
In the past, our newsletter featured a series of articles entitled “Lessons Learned from Estate Planning Mistakes of Celebrities,” demonstrating why probate is such a nightmare and lessons that can be learned from the costly mistakes of celebrities. … [Continue reading]
What You Need to Know Before Choosing Cremation
Cremation is quickly becoming a preferred method of memorial in the U.S., and it is projected that 40-45% of those who pass away will be cremated this year, according to the Cremation Association of North America. Projections are that nearly 60% of … [Continue reading]
The Extra Stress of Caregiving in a Second Marriage
Q. I am a caregiver for my husband of 10 years, Frank, who is 75 and has dementia. As his dementia is worsening, bills are piling up and decisions about long-term care need to be made. I am feeling alone, exhausted, and overwhelmed, and could use … [Continue reading]
Mind Your Elders (or They May Whack You With a Cane)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 35% of Americans over 65 are considered physically fit. Many people don’t realize the countless benefits of exercise, including how it helps: reduce the risk of many diseases; stave … [Continue reading]
What Dementia is Really Like: The Virtual Tour
Mary is a caregiver for her mother, Charlotte, who is in the early stages of dementia. She has seen her mother’s symptoms of forgetting who family members are, having difficulty communicating and remembering the right words to use, and becoming … [Continue reading]
VA Expanding Benefits for Traumatic Brain Injury
Nearly 300,000 Veterans have been found to have brain injuries since 2000, according to the Department of Defense. If you are a Veteran living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who also has Parkinson’s, dementia, depression, unprovoked seizures, or … [Continue reading]
Create a Tribute for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
An estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's disease. This includes an estimated 5 million people age 65 and older and approximately 200,000 individuals younger than age 65. When Alzheimer's disease touches someone close to you, … [Continue reading]
Don’t Let Your Mother-In-Law Get Duped
Q. My 70 year old mother-in-law, Geraldine, is a lot like the character “Rose” from the 80’s sitcom, Golden Girls. Although she was always a kind and gentle person, she is becoming more and more naïve and trusting. You would never believe that just … [Continue reading]
Important Victory for LGBT Married Couples
LGBT married couples can now celebrate another important victory in their fight for equal rights. The U.S. Justice department will soon grant them the same rights in legal matters as married heterosexual couples. These new guidelines are the latest … [Continue reading]
Are You Being “Observed”?
Every year, thousands of Medicare patients spend time in the hospital for "observation," but are not officially admitted. Many Medicare recipients don’t realize that the time they spend in the hospital under “observation” status cannot be counted … [Continue reading]
Key Changes Tighten Reverse Mortgage Eligibility
Q: My mother, Sally, 62, owns a home in Fairfax that is valued at $500,000 and the amount owed on her mortgage is still $300,000. When my mother retires in 3 years, the monthly mortgage payment will be unaffordable for her, but she would still like … [Continue reading]
Pesticide exposure could increase risk of Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that impairs motor skills and speech. In its advanced stages, sufferers could become disabled, with problems feeding themselves, talking, and walking. Nearly 1.5 million … [Continue reading]
Tracking Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities
Over 3 million Americans receive care in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities each year, and nearly one million persons reside in assisted living facilities. Data about infections in long-term care facilities are limited, but the Centers for … [Continue reading]
Veterans Needing Care Need to Act Quickly – The Law’s About the Change
The Veteran’s Aid and Attendance benefit, offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, is a vital program for those veterans (and their spouses) who are in need of medically related assistance with activities of daily living. Changes that are … [Continue reading]
New Technology Prevents You From Losing Your Children
Q. I have three children – a healthy 2-year old and twin 9-year olds with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder. I recently took them grocery shopping, and when looking at the ingredients on a label, one of my twins disappeared. Luckily, the clerk at the … [Continue reading]
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