Help Locating Facilities Who Accept Patients with Dementia Subject to Violent Outbursts
Question: My step father is in the last stages of Alzheimer's disease and becomes extremely violent to the point that...
May 25, 2011
Elder Abuse, Elder Care, Short QA
Elder Abuse, Elder Care, Short QA
What to Do if You Suspect an Agent for a Power of Attorney is Mishandling Funds
Question: Daughter is agent for her mother under a POA. Mother’s brother (agent’s uncle) thinks daughter is mishandling funds. Does...
May 13, 2011
Elder Care
Elder Care
Geriatric Care Assessments – What Do They Include? What Do They Cost?
Answer: A geriatric care assessment is a useful tool for any family caring for an aging loved one (for an overview...
May 10, 2011
Elder Care
Elder Care
Growing Concerned about a Elder’s Ability to Drive? Here’s What You Can Do
This is one of the more common challenges families face as loved ones age, because the car and driving symbolize...
March 7, 2011
Elder Care, Power of Attorney, Short QA
Elder Care, Power of Attorney, Short QA
Options to Deal with a Stubborn Relative Refusing Medical Care
“My 74 year father, who lives in Florida, has been diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s. My father’s doctor...
April 16, 2008
Elder Care
Elder Care
Finding The Right Eldercare Professional Can Make a Difference in a Life
If you really want to understand what ElderCare is all about, talk to someone like Jeanette Johnson. In 1990, her...