Elder Law & Estate Planning Articles — Page 8 of 33
Gift Card Scams: How to Help Older Adults Avoid Them
Gift card scams are a common type of fraud that targets older adults. Scammers may call, email, or text older adults claiming to be from a government agency, financial institution, or…
How Older People Can Prevent Stolen Mail
Mail theft is a serious problem, especially for older adults. Thieves often target seniors because they perceive older adults as being more vulnerable. Here are some tips for how older…
Is It Alzheimer’s or Multi-Infarct Dementia?
Multi-infarct Dementia indicates a decline in cognitive function. Typically, the severity interferes with daily life. There are many different types of dementia, but the two most common are…
“The Lost One” A Poem About Dementia By Nancy Turner
I look into your eyes, But I don’t see you there. The light that once was there, Is gone, and I don’t know where. I reach out to your hand, But it feels like a stranger’s. The skin is cold…
When Is It Time to Stop Driving for an Older Person?
Driving is a complicated task for anyone. And as people age, they may experience numerous changes. For example, age impacts vision, hearing, reflexes, and cognitive abilities. All these…
Alzheimer’s Disease & The 90-Second Rule
The 90-second rule is a clinical tool that can be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease in a brief period of time. It involves asking the patient a series of questions about their memory,…
Telephone Scams: Help Older Adults Avoid Them
Telephone scams are a major problem for older adults. Scammers often target this age group because they are more likely to be trusting and have more financial resources. In 2021, the…
Parkinson’s Disease (Adapted from Michael J. Young’s Parkinson’s Disease Legal Survival Guide)
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that affects movement. PD results from the loss of nerve cells in a part of the brain called the Substantia Nigra. These cells produce a…
Assets in a Nursing Home
As we grow older, many of us may face the reality of living in a nursing home. These facilities provide essential care. However, the costs involved quickly drain savings accounts and other…
Dementia: Estate Planning and Care Plan
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most…
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