Want to Live Longer?
According to a recent New York Times article: “You may not need another reason to retire early, but I’ll give you one anyway: It could...
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
No one wants to face the prospect of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Yet ignoring potential warning signs is a serious mistake. The...
The Perils of Euthanasia
A recent Washington Post article highlights the potential perils and controversy surrounding the euthanasia of the mentally ill and...
Reasons for the High Price of Home Care
Paul Osterman, a professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, recently wrote an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal where he...
The Coming Caregiver Crunch
A study released last month from Merrill Lynch and AgeWave (“The Journey of Caregiving: Honor, Responsibility and Financial Complexity”)...
What Does it Mean to Specialize in Elder Law?
I’m often asked if I specialize in elder law. Not only do I answer “yes”, I typically try to explain the reason for my answer. While...
When Alzheimer's Isn't Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s is a devastating chronic neurodegenerative disease. The progressive mental deterioration associated with Alzheimer’s impacts...
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
A recent Kaiser Health News article (“Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How To Choose”) offers some helpful advice on choosing between a...
Care Options For a Loved One With a Debilitating Disease
Besides the obvious choice of a nursing home, there are other options to create a more customized care plan for your loved one. In-Home...
When It Might Not Be Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than five million older Americans and is the most common form of age-related dementia. Yet despite...
