by Laurie Ohall | Jun 10, 2024 | Alzheimers, Guardianship, Health Care Directives
Swearing is usually taboo in polite society and therefore, it can become a concern when it starts happening unexpectedly with a loved one who may have dementia. Dementia, a progressive condition affecting cognitive functions like memory, language, and behavior, can...
by Laurie Ohall | Oct 7, 2022 | Alzheimers, Elder Law
When an elderly loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, family members often understand that the diagnosis will forever change their lives. However, while people may feel at least somewhat prepared for the memory troubles their...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 9, 2022 | Alzheimers, Elder Law
When a loved one has Alzheimer’s, just about everything in daily life has the potential to become more emotionally charged for everyone involved. Having conversations about the death of someone they cared about can be particularly challenging. This is especially the...