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I often hear people refer to all types of dementia as Alzheimer’s.  While Alzheimer’s is the most common of dementias, it is by no means the only type.  Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning, such...

Published annually, the newest release reveals current trends in Alzheimer’s prevalence, mortality and morbidity, the burden on caregivers and the astronomical costs of health care and services.   Here’s a startling glimpse at the impact of Alzheimer’s disease in the United States: More...

Choosing a Successor Trustee is not something to take lightly.  When an estate plan is centered around a revocable living Trust, the bulk of one’s assets are owned by the Trust and, therefore, under the control of the Trustee.  As long as you are capable (have legal capacity) of managing your own...

Here is an interesting article I came across in the Washington Post challenging us to change our narrative with respect to Alzheimer’s. Changing the Tragedy Narrative

Married couples and Registered Domestic Partners have options when creating revocable living trusts. One option is the simple Probate Avoidance Trust, with the other option being an A/B Trust.  Probate Avoidance Trust At the death of the first spouse (or partner), this Trust continues...

This organization is a long-time favorite of mine. Recently entering its tenth year, Music & Memory is a non-profit organization that brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly or infirm through digital music technology, vastly improving quality of life. In April 2012, a documentary...