by Jill Burzynski | 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 Jill Burzynski | 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 Jill Burzynski | Jun 8, 2018 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, Guardianship
Guardianship is the legal process whereby a person is determined to be incapacitated and another person is appointed to make decisions on behalf of the incapacitated person. This process should considered as a last resort….when no other methods can be used to...
by Jill Burzynski | Dec 9, 2015 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Estate Planning, Health Care Advocacy, Uncategorized
In our last blog, we talked about how when families gather for the holidays, that sometimes adult children are confronted with the realization that their elder parents need help. We talked about how “diplomatically finding documents” is necessary to...
by Jill Burzynski | Dec 6, 2015 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Estate Planning, Uncategorized
When families gather for holiday celebrations, it sometimes becomes apparent that elderly family members are experiencing changes that need to be addressed. Adult children are often shocked by their aging parents’ situations. Look for the following warning signs:...