by Kelly Alexander | May 19, 2022 | Blog
What is a Life Care Plan? A life care plan is a form that summarizes a person’s health and treatment plan. It identifies the health condition, providers, medications and emergency contacts, and options for care. Normally, the plan is completed in consultation...
by Jill Burzynski | Mar 16, 2022 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, News Article
As their disease progresses, it can be hard to stay engaged with a demented loved one. Sometimes, due to cognitive or physical limitations, the ability to participate in previously enjoyed hobbies and activities is limited. It is easy to think that as the disease...
by dev | Sep 3, 2018 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, Expert Video, Guardianship, News Article
After answering the question “What is Power of Attorney” I’m often asked to prepare a Durable Power of Attorney for parents. This question inevitably leads to further conversation. The threshold question is “why are your parents not calling...
by dev | Aug 28, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Health Care Advocacy
Caregiver strain is important to address. In our practice we often meet with people who are dealing with one of the biggest challenges they have ever faced. Their loved one can no longer toilet, feed, bathe and dress themselves. Watching a family member lose the...
by dev | May 18, 2018 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Financing Long Term Care, Health Care Advocacy, Medicaid, News Article
The early stages of dementia are often recognized by family members first. Most patients and their families are not entirely surprised when a diagnosis of dementia is made by a physician. The patient and the family have probably been noticing subtle changes for some...
