Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year. At that rate, in 2050, it is estimated that the number of people living with dementia will increase to more than 130 million. … [Read more...]
Print This PageVeterans Benefits for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
November 9, 2018 by
Q. I read that Veterans who experienced brain trauma in the course of their service are at a 60% higher risk for developing dementia, while those who have experienced PTSD are twice as likely.My father is a Vietnam Veteran who … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Resources for Veteran’s with Dementia
November 9, 2018 by
Dear Magic,My mother is a veteran who has dementia and I will be her main caregiver. Do you know of any resources that can help me better understand veterans and dementia and provide tips for me in my new caregiver role? … [Read more...]
Print This PageYikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2018
October 30, 2018 by
Believe it or not, in Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs Planning, there are some news stories that sound more like the scary plots of horror movies than real life. The topics can be so horrifying that suddenly, you … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s
October 26, 2018 by
Q. I recently heard that Sandra Day O'Connor, the first female Supreme Court Justice, announced that she has Alzheimer's disease. Her son explained how she overcame so many obstacles in her life that she was convinced that she … [Read more...]
Print This PageThings You May Not Know About Long-term Care
October 16, 2018 by
With nearly 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day from now until 2030, long-term care is a top concern of current and soon-to-be retirees, or at least it should … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan They Kick Her Out of Assisted Living?
September 25, 2018 by
Jeff Regan received a shocking phone call from Atria Assisted Living to inform him that his aunt, Marilou Jones, 94, who has dementia, was being evicted. The family was informed by the nurse who phoned them that Marilou can't … [Read more...]
Print This PageNavigating an End-of-Life Rally
September 4, 2018 by
Michael, an advanced Alzheimer's patient, was in hospice care and didn't have much time. He was experiencing what some believe to be precursors to death, such as loss of appetite, changes in breathing, and more confusion than … [Read more...]
Print This PageShould Doctors Ask Older People If They Have Guns at Home?
August 10, 2018 by
Q. I took my father for his routine physical appointment last week. The doctor asked him all kinds of questions, but didn't inquire about whether he owns a gun. He actually owns three guns, and I'm … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can Dad Still Manage his Finances?
July 27, 2018 by
Dear Bebe,My dad has mild cognitive impairment. Sometimes he's completely out of it, while at other times he seems like himself. When he’s out of it, he does silly and sometimes reckless things involving money. What are some … [Read more...]
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