by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Caregiver Issues
We often speak with families who are concerned about the driving ability of their elderly loved ones. Giving up driving it very difficult because it can signal a great loss of independence. However, a senior need not lose all independence, just because he gives up...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Guardianship
Have you considered what would happen if an elder in your family had a medical problem which prohibited the elder from being able to make decisions? Do you know if appropriate documents are in place that would empower another person to make decisions? Do you know...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia
Guardianship is a protective legal proceeding for incapacitated persons who are unable to manage their own affairs. Through the process of guardianship, certain or all of an individual’s rights are removed. The law provides extensive procedural safeguards to...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Caregiver Issues, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Veterans' Benefits
People often think about speaking with an Elder Law attorney when an older person faces the high cost of nursing home care. Many times people wait even longer…after they have paid most of their nest-egg on care and realize that in a few short months they will...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Caregiver Issues, Estate Planning, Health Care Advocacy, Medicaid, Veterans' Benefits
Families are often paralyzed when they become aware that a family member is suffering from dementia. But for a number of reasons families must help the loved one take appropriate action as soon as they become aware of the problem. First, it is critical that...
by Jill Burzynski | Jul 10, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Caregiver Issues, Estate Planning, Financing Long Term Care, Guardianship
Most patients and their family members are not entirely surprised when a diagnosis of dementia is made by a physician. The patient and the family member have probably been noticing subtle changes for some time. However, when these suspicions are confirmed by a...
