Health Care Decisions
Never Say Die -- The Myth and Marketing of the New Old Age
Living longer is supposed to be better, but that's not the reality in most cases argues the author of this thought-provoking book that examines the way the media portrays aging in America -- and how that portrayal is lulling us into complacency.
Read moreAttorney and Lawyer Suspended from Administering Heiress's $400M Estate
A New York court has suspended the accountant and attorney who were acting as executors for the huge estate of reclusive heiress Huguette Clark. . .
Read moreMake Sure Your Power of Attorney Complies with Federal Privacy Law
A power of attorney and a health care proxy are two of the most important estate planning documents you can have, but in some instances they may be useless if they don't comply with the federal privacy law.
Read moreCommunicating End-of-Life Wishes Pays Off Where Aggressive Treatment Is the Norm
A new study finds that when medical personnel know what kind of care a patient wants at the end of life, Medicare can be spared . . . ...
Read moreMom Always Liked You Best
Making decisions about elderly parents can cause conflict even in the best of families. In this book, three experienced elder mediators provide advice and tools for managing disputes with siblings.
Read moreThe Difference Between Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Many people use the terms Alzheimer's disease and dementia interchangeably, but they have very different meanings. . .
Read moreThey're Your Parents, Too!
Sibling relationships can be difficult even in the best of times, but add in an aging parent and there is bound to be some tension. This book offers insight and strategies to help siblings work together when established family roles...
Read moreDementia Patient May Face Murder Charges in Death of Fellow Nursing Home Resident
Pennsylvania prosecutors have charged a 78-year-old dementia patient with assault and are weighing murder charges . . .
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