*Brian Willie is/was an elder law attorney who used to send me articles via email. But I haven’t heard anything from him in years. His social accounts aren’t being used and his website is gone. His articles contained great information so I want to make...
My 95 year old father asked me to take him to the bank to make some adjustments to his accounts. I was his executor. We had a loving, wonderful relationship. He trusted me with all aspects of his care. We sat in front of the banker as I began to explain why we were...
It doesn’t seem to make sense that people who have dementia don’t know they have it. But it is a surprisingly common occurrence. It’s one of the biggest challenges we face as caregivers. Why does it happen? How do you cope when it does? This phenomena has a name...
Dementia comes in many forms, with Alzheimer’s Disease being one of the most well-known. This disease is increasingly affecting the elderly and is progressive and as yet, has no cure, meaning that it worsens through time. Patients experience difficulties...
Feelings of loss and grief are profound and deep for those who have assumed the role of caregiver for a loved one. Those that care for a person with dementia have unique challenges associated with these emotions because of the characteristics of this disease. ...