Questions to Ask Prior to Admission into a Long-Term Care Facility
When considering placing a loved one into long-term care there are several questions you should ask the facility. Will the facility honor... Read More
Individuals with Down’s Syndrome have a very high rate of developing Alzheimer’s
I came across an article from earlier this summer based upon a comment that a client made to me recently that I... Read More
Helping seniors with estate planning and more.
Helping seniors with estate planning, probate, elder law, power of attorney documents and asset protection for long term care. On September... Read More
Alzheimer’s Studies
As an elder law attorney, I see first-hand the devastation that Alzheimer’s disease causes for patients and their caregiving families. For... Read More
Levels of facility based care
When the decision has been made to place a loved one into long-term care there are options available depending on care needs.... Read More
What does Dementia really mean?
Dementia is an umbrella term. It describes the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by certain diseases or conditions. There... Read More
Are you suffering from Caregiver Stress?
“Most Americans will be informal caregivers at some point during their lives. During a given year, there are more than 44 million... Read More
Health Insurance Update
This week, we have a guest blogger. Karl Steinlage is part of the team at Steinlage Insurance, which is Lake St. Louis... Read More
So You Want to be Guardian?
Occasionally, I will meet with someone interested in becoming a guardian over an individual (usually a family member) because that individual is... Read More
Life Care Planning with an Elder Care Coordinator
Josephine came into the office in a state of panic. The week before, her husband, Al, who had been suffering from dementia... Read More