by Laurie Ohall | Feb 27, 2025 | Elder Law
As a Brandon elder lawyer, I often meet families who wish they had recognized the signs of cognitive decline sooner. While occasional forgetfulness is normal with aging, certain patterns might indicate a need for medical evaluation and legal planning. Key Warning...
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 | Jul 24, 2023 | Elder Law
As an experienced elder law attorney in Brandon, I have worked with many families navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. One common and particularly challenging symptom of dementia is sundowning, a phenomenon where confusion and agitation...
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 | Feb 23, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
As medical technology advances, people in developed countries like the United States are living longer than ever. As a result, aging populations and their loved ones are struggling to cope with some of the medical conditions that tend to cause incapacity in old age,...
