Difference between Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Dementia
The distinction between mild cognitive impairment and dementia can get a bit blurry. In California, Residential Care for the Elderly...
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September 4, 2014
Dementia, Power of Attorney
Dementia, Power of Attorney
My Mother Has Dementia But is Still Lucid. Can She No Longer Designate Me As Power of Attorney?
Not necessarily. The issue of whether an individual has the capacity to execute a document, whether it is a contract,...
January 29, 2014
Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship
Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship
May Someone With Dementia Sign a Will?
Millions of people are affected by dementia, and unfortunately many of them do not have all their estate planning affairs...
March 19, 2013
Dementia, Dementia Care
Dementia, Dementia Care
Options for an Elder Newly Diagnosed Alzheimer’s Disease
Question: "Help! My mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and my family and I have no idea how to...
July 15, 2011
Conservatorship, Guardianship, Mental Health, Short QA
Conservatorship, Guardianship, Mental Health, Short QA
Obtain Guardianship for a Senior Suffering From Alzheimer’s ?”
This will depend on laws of the state in which your senior resides. However, a doctor's report will be needed...
June 3, 2011
Dementia, Elder Care
Dementia, Elder Care
Obtain Guardianship / Conservatorship for a Senior with Alzheimer
Question: “What are the steps necessary to obtain Guardianship / Conservatorship for my mother who is elderly and suffering from...