Why It’s Necessary to Have a Medical Power of Attorney?
Selecting medical powers of attorney is an important step that aging parents should take to ensure they get the care they wan,t if they are unable to advocate for themselves.
How Do I Know If Dad Needs Personal Care Help?
Relationships can be complicated under the best of circumstances. However, when you see someone you love — like an aging parent, grandparent or close friend — struggle to take care of their health, stepping in isn’t always so simple.
If You Become Incapacitated, a Power of Attorney Can Be a Lifesaver.
While we are alive, we can clearly make our own decisions. Unfortunately, one day you may find yourself in a situation where you cannot make your own decisions. Such situations occur most often in accidents, illnesses (physical or mental) and simple aging situations.
Actress Who Played Lieutenant Uhura Is Subject of a Conservatorship Battle
Legendary actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek, is caught in the middle of what has been a years-long conservatorship battle.
Alzheimer’s Foundation Unveils New Model Apartment
Welcome to ‘The Apartment,’ a full-scale model of a home in New York City designed by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to show how technology and innovative design ideas can help people living with dementia.
Assisted Living or Memory Care Communities – Which is a Better Choice?
Learn about two common senior living types—assisting living and memory care—and how to determine the best care for your elderly parent or spouse.
What Does Cleveland Clinic Say about the New Alzheimer’s Drug?
Cleveland Clinic recently published an article about a patient who received Aduhelm at the hospital, which served as a clinical trial site.
Power of Attorney Dos and Don’ts
We see recurring confusion about what it means to be appointed with authority over money in a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) for aging parents.
What’s the Criticism of the New Alzheimer’s Drug?
The controversy surrounding the Biogen drug, including its potential cost, comes against a landscape of massive, unmet need for dementia treatment and a disease that costs the U.S. as much as $259 billion annually. More than six million Americans have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, according to estimates from the Alzheimer’s Association, and by 2050 that number could reach over 12 million people at a cost of $1 trillion annually.
Lessen Alzheimer’s Debilitating Impact on Financial Decision Making
If a person close to you has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it may be time to address some serious financial questions.
