Archive for November 2022
Music and Alzheimer’s: What is the link?
Eighty-eight-year-old Alice has advanced Alzheimer’s disease. She is non-verbal and lives in a memory care community. The community invited a pianist to play holiday songs for the residents. To everyone’s surprise, when the first few chords of “Go Tell It on the Mountain” began, Alice clapped her hands and hummed along! How can this be?…
Read MoreCaring for someone with dementia? The best way for both of you to avoid holiday stress
It’s Thanksgiving week and we have started feeling the excitement of the holiday season. We’re ready to gather with family and friends and enjoy parties, cooking, decorating and more. It’s supposed to be a joyful time but unfortunately, it can bring extra stress for many including those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias and their caregivers.…
Read MoreIs it Alzheimer’s or Dementia???
Most of us know someone who has been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. The Hurley Elder Care Law team has all been touched by this disease…either through our relationship with a client diagnosed with dementia or caring for our own family members living with Alzheimer’s. Nationally, November is known as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. The aim is…
Read MoreLife Care Planning – A personal story
I am a member of the Hurley Elder Care Law team and am sharing my personal experience navigating long-term care for my mom. To respect my mom’s privacy, I will remain anonymous, but I have worked at the firm for quite a while and feel my situation has made me even more proud to be…
Read MoreDigital Estate
We don’t want to end National Estate Planning Awareness month without addressing the popular and often misunderstood topic of a Digital Estate. What exactly is a Digital Estate? What does it mean, and how can you protect yours? We live in an increasingly digital world. Technology is ingrained in our day-to-day lives, so much so…
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