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Notice any dings or dents on the car? What happens when someone can no longer drive? Transportation is a major issue for seniors. Losing one’s drivers license triggers many emotions- especially loss of independence. ‘Giving up the keys’ is a common discussion in many households and most often when adult children have concerns about their parent’s driving habit….
Getting Around Town Continue Reading »
Disability, Elder Law, Geriatric Care ManagementA few weeks ago, I had a client go missing. He walked out of his house early one morning while his wife was still sleeping. He was found 24 hours later, having walked for miles. There are more and more stories of seniors who walk out of their homes and get lost. Not all turn out as well as they did for my client, who was found with only blisters….
Gone Missing….. Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management, Home-LeftThere are lots of terrible and terminal diseases. We don’t get to choose which one (s) await us. Fortunately researchers are making some great discoveries…..
Pouring Ice Over Your Head Leads To New Gene Discovery for ALS Continue Reading »
Disability, Geriatric Care ManagementWhat constitutes “insane delusions”? How may those delusions affect a testator’s ability to execute a valid will? Dr. Richard Shulman explores…..
Testamentary Capacity and Insane Delusions Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Geriatric Care ManagementHealth Minister Eric Hoskins says: “”I can’t overestimate the importance of this component.” “This will provide that much needed break for caregivers who give so much of themselves to provide daily, around-the-clock care for our loved ones.”….
What does ‘ALOHA’ mean to you? In the caring world- or at least in the Hollywood-type caring world, and in the movie “The Fundamentals of Caring” the acronym stands for: Ask, Listen, Observe, Help, Ask Again. Caregiving is so much more…..
“The Fundamentals of Caring” Continue Reading »
Disability, Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management