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Can Someone With Dementia Sign a Will?

June 30, 2018 by Kristina

dementia-sign-a-willMillions of people are affected by some form of dementia. Unfortunately, many dementia patients don’t have all their estate planning affairs in order before the symptoms begin to appear. This is another good reason to speak with an elder law attorney now, rather than putting off such a discussion.

However, if someone you know has symptoms of dementia, it might not be too late to sign a will or other estate planning documents. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Wills Tagged With: dementia, will planning, Wills

The Rising Costs of Dementia Care

May 11, 2013 by Kristina

dementia_patientIf you have a family member who is suffering from some form of dementia, you know how financially difficult providing quality care can be. According to a study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine, the financial burden on the nation as a whole is staggering, with the costs now exceeding those of both heart disease and cancer. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blog, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will, Longterm Care, Trusts Tagged With: dementia, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will, long term care planning, Trusts

Antipsychotic Drug Use for Dementia Should be Closely Monitored by Doctors & Family Members

March 25, 2010 by Kristina

Are you a family member or guardian of someone that suffers from dementia? Is s/he living in a nursing home? Do you know what medications s/he is taking? Do you know what the dosages are? When was the last time those medications were reevaluated to determine if they are helping in any way, or if they are even necessary? These are all important questions to keep in mind and to continue asking the administrators of the nursing home and the physicians who care for your loved one. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Elder Needs, Family, Guardianship, Health Care Proxy, Uncategorized Tagged With: Alzheimer's, antipsychotic drugs, antipsychotics, dementia, nursing home

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