Alzheimer’s Disease

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When Dementia Hits Our Clients in Their 40s and 50s

By Hurley Elder Care Law | April 11, 2018

  We are an elder care law firm, but we work with individuals and family members of any age who are dealing with a debilitating disease and are in need of long term care. Unfortunately, over the last 5 years we have seen an increasing number of families come to us because their spouse, mother,…

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Understanding Guardianships: There are Risks with Pursuing Guardianship

By Hurley Elder Care Law | March 7, 2018

The decision to pursue guardianship should not be taken lightly. There are real risks with pursuing guardianship: -The guardianship process requires you to say things about your loved one in open court and often in front of your loved one. Telling a judge that you think your mom is incapable of handling her own affairs…

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Dolls as a Dementia Intervention?

By Miles Hurley | February 26, 2018

Can a doll really help someone with Alzheimer’s disease? You may be shocked to learn that yes, for many living with dementia, a doll or other soft lovey can be very calming and even provide a sense of purpose and belonging. We were excited to see this article in Today that explored the impact a…

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As Alzheimer’s Progresses…..

By Miles Hurley | February 16, 2018

Caregivers commonly have feelings of loss and grief as their life is changed by Alzheimer’s. You are entitled to these emotions and may start to experience them as soon as you learn of the diagnosis. Share your feelings and seek support as you go through this process, as it is normal to feel loss when…

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Women – More Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s?

By Hurley Elder Care Law | November 10, 2017

Why do women make up two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases? Studies are on-going during this month, National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.  At the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Dr. Richard Isaacson, neurologist, is determined to find answers to this question and is treating younger people at risk for the disease decades before symptoms show up. Dr. Isaacson…

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Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

By Hurley Elder Care Law | October 13, 2017

Not all persons who have Alzheimer’s disease are alike, making it difficult for both the family and doctors. Knowing the various signs or stages of the disease helps one to cope and offer the most effective help. There are seven stages of the disease, as follows: Stage One has no signs. The disease is undetectable.…

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Eye Scan Indicates Alzheimer’s

By Hurley Elder Care Law | August 25, 2017

  Early indicators of Alzheimer’s disease exist within our eyes, according to researchers, meaning a non-invasive eye scan could tip us off to Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms occur. Alzheimer’s affects the retina — the back of the eye — similarly to how it affects the brain, notes neuroscience investigators at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in California. Through a high-definition eye scan, the researchers found…

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Early Estate Planning

By Hurley Elder Care Law | September 7, 2016

Don’t wait to take care of your estate planning needs. It’s crucial to make these important decisions while you are in the prime of your life instead of waiting until you start declining.

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LMTX Drug Disappoints Alzheimer’s Researchers

By Miles Hurley | August 1, 2016

The eagerly awaited trials of the Alzheimer’s drug LMTX, has proven to be a disappointment to researchers.

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Alzheimer’s Film Deals with Loss

By Hurley Elder Care Law | March 30, 2016

A man makes a biography about his fiancé’s grandparents, as the husband deals with the loss of his wife to Alzheimer’s disease.

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