You hear the news stories and alerts all too often: a confused elderly person is missing, having wandered away from home when a caregiver was absent. Or news about a wandering dementia patient found miles from home. It happens, and for many people with loved ones that are having memory issues, it’s our greatest fear. [...]
Experts believe that 14 million people will have Alzheimer’s by the year 2015. As advances in medicine continue, people’s lifespans increase, which ultimately increase the chances of memory disorders and other chronic health problems that are common in seniors. One of the most important aspects of Alzheimer’s care is early detection. If you or a [...]
Unfortunately, as more attention is given to elder law, nursing home care and estate planning, more and more people flock to the industry. While many are ethical folks that are committed to helping you and your family through a very difficult time, some are also just arriving on the scene in hopes of making a [...]
There are numerous types of trusts available for estate planning, but the most important types for Alzheimer’s or dementia patients is the Living Trust. The living trust provides for the private management of assets by the person you appoint to do so if you are unable to manage your assets yourself. In short, when you [...]
The Last Will and Testament is one of the most basic elements of estate planning, but one that can be challenging to deal with if a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Because of the nature of the disease, it is crucial that the Last Will and Testament be completed as soon after [...]
Estate planning is one of the kindest things that you can do for your family. It takes the burden off of family members, and ultimately saves time, money and aggravation down the road. If a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has been given to a loved one, it is imperative you assist them in organizing their [...]
If someone in your family is willing and able to provide the day to day care of your loved one once the Alzheimer’s progresses to a level that makes assistance with ADLs necessary, it is very important to ensure the caregiver is cared for as well. Often family caregivers are providing the care because there [...]
When Mom or Dad has Alzheimer’s and the need for long-term care at a nursing home or assisted living facility is needed, all adult children worry about making the right choice. When financial limitations are thrown into the mix, it can become even more difficult to make a decision about where our elderly parents will [...]
When a loved one has Alzheimer’s, it can be difficult to separate emotions from logic to determine what type of care is really in the best interest of your loved one. The decision to place your loved one in a nursing home is especially difficult. We hope that these questions will assist you in getting [...]
While it is true that no single test can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in a living patient, in recent years a variety of tests and examination techniques have been developed that allow doctors to recognize some of the diseases earliest markers. Doctors and specialists are becoming more skilled at analyzing the results of the most [...]