Choosing an assisted-living facility can be difficult. You want to make sure you are getting the place that best suits your needs or the needs of your loved one. There are a number of steps that you can take to evaluate assisted-living facilities and choose the one that is right for you. Assess your needs. Before you can choose the right …
Total Care Planning
Alzheimer’s Care: “Should Your Loved One Be Driving?”
Even though Sally had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she prided herself in her continuing ability to do all her own grocery shopping. She also drove to her beauty parlor appointment every Saturday morning. Her husband, Don, had noticed that Sally sometimes seemed confused when driving, taking an occasional wrong turn. Increasingly, she …
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Advanced Directives
Dear Attorney Tully: Thank you for writing the column about senior issues. I only wish my husband would read your articles. We are in our mid 70’s and he is in failing health. He still does not have a living will. I think this could cause some problems for my family if we need to make health care decisions. What can I do to get him to get this …
Adult Day Care/Adult Day Healthcare
Both adult day care and adult day healthcare can give caregivers an occasional or a regular respite from caretaking. In the case of caretakers who work outside jobs, it delays permanent long-term care. Adult day healthcare provides medical services in addition to activities. Adults with physical and mental disabilities are the primary targets of …