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Alzheimer’s Disease: Facts Versus Fiction
Alzheimer’s Disease: Facts Versus Fiction The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States is growing rapidly. So, too, are the number of myths surrounding the disease and other forms of dementia. Let’s begin by looking at what we do know about the prevalence of Alzheimer’s before[...]
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer's Month World Alzheimer's Month is recognized annually, and one of this year's 'Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimer's' campaign themes aims to raise the public's awareness about the issues and struggles faced by people living with Alzheimer's, as well as their families and[...]
Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia: Understanding the Key Differences
Alzheimer's vs. Dementia: Understanding the Key Differences. Alzheimer's disease and dementia are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Understanding the differences between the two is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment. Dementia is an umbrella term for various symptoms that affect cognitive functions such as memory,[...]
When Was the Last Time You Updated Your Estate Plan?
When Was the Last Time You Updated Your Estate Plan? For many, an estate plan is created and never looked over again – until it’s necessary to do so. But did you know that you should really look at your estate plan as something that grows and changes with you?[...]
Top Four Estate Planning Considerations for Veterans
Top Four Estate Planning Considerations for Veterans At Elder Advisors Law, we have the honor of serving many veterans who have bravely fought for our country over the years. Estate planning for veterans is different from estate planning for others because they have special resources available through the Department of[...]
Getting to the Meat of Estate Planning Issues for the Sandwich Generation
Getting to the Meat of Estate Planning Issues for the Sandwich Generation July is National Sandwich Generation Month. Many of you just read that and thought “What’s the Sandwich Generation?” You know Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, The Silent Generation, etc. The Sandwich Generation is not a generation in[...]
Estate Planning is a Gift to the Whole Family
Estate Planning is a Gift to the Whole Family We often talk about your estate plan. Have you started one? When was the last time you updated it? Is it accomplishing your goals? This might imply, on the surface, that estate planning is about you and only you, but in the season[...]
Dealing with a Dementia Diagnosis: 4 Ways to Help Your Parent Plan for the Future
Dealing with a Dementia Diagnosis: 4 Ways to Help Your Parent Plan for the Future Sometimes a parent’s dementia diagnosis comes as a surprise, and sometimes you’ve known it was coming for a while and hearing it officially diagnosed is simply a confirmation of your fears. Whether you’ve been in[...]
The Asset Protection Trust Explained
The Asset Protection Trust Explained At Elder Advisors Law, we take an innovative approach to estate planning. It matters to us that there is intention behind everything we do and everything we urge our clients to do. We’re not going to urge you to do X, Y, and Z or[...]
Four Tips for Helping a Loved One Transition to Life in a Nursing Home
Four Tips for Helping a Loved One Transition to Life in a Nursing Home Maybe your elderly loved one has clear intentions of living independently. Or perhaps he or she lives with you and you’re happy to have them do so for as long as possible. In either of these[...]
