Recently, a friend of mine, who works in this field, asked, “how do I advise friends and clients who are in the uncomfortable position of having to choose a new home for mom or dad?”
First of all, I want to point out that … Continue reading...
Category: Alzheimer’s
The Use and Abuse of Antipsychotic Drugs in the Elderly
The use and abuse of antipsychotic drugs, particularly in the elderly, is a widespread problem.
Physical restraints are generally illegal, especially in the aged and frail because it is so easy injure them using physical bed restraints (tying them to the bed!) They have … Continue reading...
Mental Capacity: Who’s got it? What Happens When You “Lose it?”
I have recently been busy training all manner of folks – from Certified Nursing Assistants, to family caregivers, to Geriatric Care Managers (GCM) to my fellow attorneys (many practicing Family law but not Elder Law) on all aspects of decision making or mental capacity … Continue reading...
The Power of Memory (or “Smell-o-vision”)
I was addicted to tobacco for many years. Gave it up finally in 2002. Have been addicted to coffee now since I was about nine years old. Yep. Nine!
Recently, I was sitting on my porch as I almost always do in all kinds … Continue reading...