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28 January

The Essential Role of a Health Care Proxy

Estate Planning, January 28, 2025

In today’s healthcare environment, the role of a health care proxy has become increasingly important. Research shows that nearly 70% of adults will require some form of long-term care in.

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24 June

New Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia

Long Term Care, June 24, 2024

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to focus on the challenges faced by those with dementia and their caregivers. Dementia often brings difficult behaviors like aggression, wandering, paranoia, and.

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17 June

New Alzheimer’s Treatment Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline

Long Term Care, June 17, 2024

In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month this June, we are pleased to share some promising news about a new treatment that may offer hope to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease..

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24 July

Underestimating the Risk of Disability – The Importance of Being Prepared

Long Term Care, July 24, 2023

Disability is a reality that most people will face at some point in their lives. With alarming statistics highlighting the prevalence of disabilities, it is crucial to plan for such.

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27 June

The Costs of Dementia: For the Patient and the Family

Long Term Care, June 27, 2023

A recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association states that one in nine Americans age 65 or older currently have Alzheimer’s. Caring for someone with dementia is more expensive—and care is.

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8 June

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: The Costs of Dementia

Long Term Care, June 8, 2023

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. It’s the perfect time to talk about the disease of Alzheimer’s, the effects on its victims and their loved ones, and the high.

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