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Study Finds High Rates of Dementia in Assisted Living Facilities
Two-thirds of assisted living residents show some indication of a mental health problem, half suffer from dementia, ...
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Living Wills Don't Work, Study Concludes
Living wills don't work -- and can't work -- for their intended purpose of allowing people to say in advance h...
Read moreMedicare to Cover PET Scans to Diagnose Alzheimer's
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that Medicare plans to cover positron emission to...
Read moreElders Talk About 'A Fate Worse Than Death': Dementia
In a front-page article in the New York Times, the elderly discuss their fears that they will succumb to dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Read on . . .
Read moreWhy Everyone Should Have an Estate Plan
Do you have a will? A durable power of attorney? A health care proxy? If so, no reason to read on. If not, why not? Failure to create an estate plan risks causing discord in your family for...
Read moreYour Estate and Retirement Plans May Need Revising After New Tax Law
Given the altered landscape created by the Tax Relief Act of 2001, you may need to review your estate, retirement savings and other financial plans with a qualified elder law or estate planning attorney or financial planning specialist.
Read moreInternet Sites That Assist in the Quest for 'A Good Death'
A guide to the leading Web sites that help the dying and their loved ones navigate life's final stage.
Read moreMedicare Coverage Extended to Treatment of Alzheimer's
The Bush administration has decided to comply with federal law and authorize Medicare coverage for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. More . . .
Read moreIs a 'Medicaid Divorce' Ethical?
A Seattle woman asks a New York Times advice columnist whether it is ethical to divorce a husband who suffers from Alzheimer's so that she can retain her assets while he qualifies for Medicaid. More . . .
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