Our Blog is our way of helping you make sense of what may otherwise be a perplexing or confusing situation in which you may find yourself. But don't despair. Although you may think you are the only one experiencing some type of difficulty or hardship, if you look around, you will see that others are as well. It is said that "what is most personal is most general” — and that is true.
It's in the spirit of making the personal seem more general that we write these blogs so that you gain a better awareness of the issues you may be confronting. And in the process of gaining awareness, you begin to develop a realistic approach to whatever it is you are seeking to accomplish. Of course, these Blog posts are no substitute for one-on-one legal advise; however, you may find them useful, if for no other reason than to put your concerns into the proper context. From there, additional research and consultation with legal professionals can follow.
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Elder caregivers should be given special thanks for the work they do to make sure the folks they serve are protected and cared for properly. It's a difficult job to be sure, but one that is most gratifying when you know you have made the life of a vulnerable person better. That should be our life's mission each and every day.
Guardianship mediation is a very good option for family in conflict over how best to care for an elderly parent or family member.
Alzheimer's disease is a terrible condition that robs us of our faculties and ability to function on our own. While we can not prevent this disease, there are a few things we can do in terms of planning for the future that will allow us to live with dignity, including signing a Durable Power of Attorney and Advanced Health Care Directive (or Living Will). So take control while you are still in control.
Elder abuse can occur in many forms, involving a range of physical, psychological, sexual and financial abuse and neglect. The challenge, in many cases, is that it is difficult to detect and often occurs within the trusted confines of family, friends, neighbors, care givers and care facilities. It also exploits people who may be frail and vulnerable, as well as physically and mentally compromised. But there are ways you can help.
I had a case once involving an elderly gentleman (we'll call him Harry) who had dementia and throat cancer. His medical condition was precarious and getting to the point where he was no longer able to swallow. So we were faced with whether or not to insert a feeding tube. Of course, without a f...
An initial diagnosis of dementia is difficult to accept, mainly because we think it will never happen to us or a loved one. In this humorous vignette, it wasn't until the reality of her husband's condition touched her at a very personal place in her heart that she realized her husband's memory deficits were minded more serious than she thought.
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