by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia
In my work as an elder law attorney, I have heard of many situations of vulnerable elders falling prey to scam artists. Vulnerable elders and their families need to be aware of techniques that scam artists use to gain information. One scheme that the scam artists use...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia
A diagnosis of dementia should trigger family action on a number of fronts. First and foremost, medical evaluation and testing should be initiated to rule out reversible causes. Even if no reversible causes are found, early treatment may prolong cognitive functioning....
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Caregiver Issues
Caring for an elderly person with dementia can be very taxing. Often family members undertake the role of caregiver gradually, without a realization of how difficult the task can become. However, those providing care need to understand that by undertaking the role,...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Caregiver Issues, End of Life Planning, Health Care Advocacy
Providing care is a tremendous responsibility that family members often undertake. Family caregivers must find ways to take breaks from their caregiving responsibilities. No one can continue to expend all available energy giving to someone else, without...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Caregiver Issues, End of Life Planning, Health Care Advocacy
We recommend that our clients consider who they would want to be health care surrogate for them in the event that they are not able to make health care decisions for themselves. Once they have made the decision, it is documented in an Advance Directive for Healthcare...