Many families fear a dementia diagnosis more than almost any other medical news. The word itself carries emotional weight—loss of independence, difficult care decisions, and worries about finances and family conflict. Unfortunately, avoiding or delaying a diagnosis often makes things worse, not b...
Choosing the right living arrangement for an aging parent or spouse can feel overwhelming. In Michigan, it used to be that there were just small group homes and nursing homes. These days, there are several types of residential care settings that serve older adults in Michigan, each with different...
As an elder law attorney in Michigan, I often receive questions about Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) orders and how they interact with other advance directives. Let's dive into the details of DNR orders, Patient Advocate Designations, and when you might need both. DNR Orders in Michigan A DNR order i...
This blog discusses issues to consider when acting as a caregiver for a family member.
A diagnosis of dementia, a category of diseases affecting memory and thinking that includes Alzheimer's disease, can feel overwhelming and upsetting. You might worry that you will lose control over your life and ability to make your own decisions. Fortunately, receiving a diagnosis of dementia or...
Somewhere in the world, every three seconds, someone is being diagnosed with dementia. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases.
Contemplating our own death is one of the hardest challenges we will ever have to face. Yet, if we want our dying to be meaningful and merciful, it is imperative that we think about it while we still can.
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