Many of us have experienced the slow and dehumanizing death caused by Alzheimer's disease. In the final stages of this and other dementia diseases, there comes a time when the person can no longer speak, recognize loved ones, or move…
FDA has approved AduhelmTM under the trademark for the first time since 2003 for treating Alzheimer's. The drug, Aducanumab, is a therapeutic drug that clinically demonstrates a potential to delay further decline from Alzheimer's disease and is also the first…
Probate is the process by which judicial officials, such as judges, process deceased people's wills. While state probate laws may vary, the general process is quite similar across the country. Probate is the process of proving wills for decedents’. A…
Even the most tech-savvy people can find it challenging to keep up with today's fast-paced technologies. For many seniors, these changes can be so daunting that they tend to avoid technology altogether. While seniors have increasingly embraced technology in recent…
In the United States, every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 years old, according to the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP). The deluge of aging Americans and the increase in longevity in the already 65-plus population are the main…
A person with dementia is diagnosed every three seconds somewhere in the world. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases bring about the onset of dementia including but not limited to: Alzheimer’s…
It is hard for me to decide which of my two children will be my legal representative when I need help paying my bills and talking to doctors. Can't I just name them both? You can, but please don't. You…
The probate process, which occurs at probate court, is well known to most people and is something that happens after someone passes away. Unfortunately, fewer people know that it can be a long and complicated process. It can sometimes take…
There are many important questions regarding how personal injury settlements affect the monthly benefits you receive from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and whether you should apply for SSDI benefits and pursue a claim simultaneously,…
If you need to choose someone to be your estate's executor (representative) or you are the chosen representative and accept the responsibility, there are a few things to take into account - the complexity of the task and the order…