How Older Adults Fight Isolation and Give Back to Their Communities
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Volunteering and charitable giving are enriching and rewarding ways for older adults to stay connected, fight social isolation, and be engaged while making a difference in their communities.
What is North Texas Giving Day?
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Every year, North Texas Giving Day brings the community together to create meaningful change. Held annually in September, this 18-hour online giving event offers a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses, and organizations to rally around local nonprofits.
What Does it Mean to be Dementia Friendly?
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“A Dementia-Friendly community is informed, safe, and respectful of individuals living with dementia, their families and caregivers, and provides supportive options that foster a good quality of life.” DFAmerica.org The Dementia Friendly Movement Dementia Friendly America envisions an America where individuals living with dementia and their care partners can live, engage, and thrive in the […]
What Are the True Costs of Living with Dementia?
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Without proper planning, the individual with dementia and their family may struggle to cover the costs associated with their care and may face financial stress and uncertainty.
Can Someone Living with Dementia Sign Legal Documents?
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Families and their loved ones with dementia need to start advance care planning after receiving a diagnosis of dementia. Medical experts and attorneys can help your loved one to be involved in their care planning.
Texas Updates Alzheimer’s Plan
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) present significant challenges for individuals, families, and communities. To address these challenges, the State of Texas has developed its second in a series of Plans. The 2024 – 2028 Texas State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (The Plan) outlines a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach to improving public education, risk reduction, care coordination, and support for those living with and affected by ADRD.
Medicaid Care Planning with an Elder Law Attorney
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Learn how an elder care attorney can help you create a strategy to provide asset protection and access to long-term care with Medicaid planning.
How Can I Conduct a Family Meeting about Family Wealth Planning?
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When there is a large inheritance at stake (or even when there isn’t), it is a great idea to get everyone on the same page. A family meeting can make that happen, and it can even be enjoyable.
Best Home Modifications to Maintain Independence
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As they get older, many — even most — Americans prefer to remain in their own homes as long as they can, AKA “age in place.” However, to do that, many will need to make their residences safer and easier to navigate, by making home modifications.
Guide to Incapacity Planning: Protecting Yourself and Your Estate
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Incapacity planning is a crucial aspect of managing your estate and ensuring that your wishes are honored if you cannot make decisions for yourself. This article will examine the various components of incapacity planning, offering comprehensive…