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Finding Your Elder-Law Attorney
It is of the utmost importance to find a qualified attorney to help you plan for the future, particularly when…
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Graceful Exercise: Tai Chi
By Jason Schneider Exercise is important for people of all ages, but can be especially beneficial to people with memory…
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The 10 Best Questions for Living with Alzheimer’s
Ask the Experts: Dr. Dede Bonner Question: My father was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Does he now need to
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Blood Poisoning’s Toll on the Brain
Every year, some 750,000 Americans suffer from sepsis, a life-threatening ailment that many have never heard of. The condition, sometimes…
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People With Alzheimer’s at High Risk of Falls and Injury
Falls are a leading cause of broken hips and other serious injuries in the elderly, and those with Alzheimer’s are…
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Protecting the Family Home
By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney When a loved one becomes ill, there are many issues that…
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Third-Party Special Needs Trusts: Peace of Mind for Caregivers
By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney We are all aware of the importance of getting our family’s…
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Advance Directives: Ensure your Wishes are Honored
By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney What kind of medical care would you want if you were…
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Fitness in a Flash: Exercise for Older Adults and Caregivers
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Regular physical activity can keep you strong, improve your flexibility and help you manage stress. But…
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Senior-Friendly Fitness Close to Home
By Michelle Porter Tiernan Exercise is not only good for your body; it’s good for your brain. Physical activity encourages…
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Talking to Children about Alzheimer’s
By Mary Adam Thomas “The worst thing is the kids. I don’t know how long it’s going to take before…
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First National Alzheimer’s Action Plan Becomes Law
With President Obama’s signature, the first national action plan for Alzheimer’s disease became law in 2011, setting the stage for…
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A Loved One Has Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease: Now What?
By: www.ALZinfo.org When your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, many questions come to mind. First is the question…
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Clinical Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Dr. Barry Reisberg Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a characteristic process with readily identifiable clinical stages. These clinical stages exist…
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What should I look for in a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy?
Choosing benefits and understanding reimbursement: Long-term care insurance policies work like any insurance policy: you pay a premium, which is…
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Alzheimer’s and Other Health Problems
How might other health problems affect people with Alzheimer’s? Another reason for using medications in people who have Alzheimer’s disease…
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Paying For Healthcare
Many financial issues arise when you are responsible for a loved one’s care. These may be new to you and…
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The Science of Caring
While searching for the cause and developing a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, the Fisher Center Foundation is also funding projects…
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Hospice Care
Hospice is a round-the-clock care service for people who are terminally ill. The goal of hospice is to keep the…
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Nursing Homes
Nursing homes, also known as skilled nursing facilities, care for individuals who require 24-hour nursing supervision. There are two types…
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What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. (Dementia literally means…
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