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USA Bans Nursing Home Arbitrators
PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA cannot easily protect themselves. Nursing homes have long dodged accountability for dementia patients by making new residents sign a “pre-dispute arbitration agreement“. Thanks to...
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It Took Losing My Mind to Care About My Mind
POWERFUL VIDEO & ARTICLE: Super Bowl Champion Ben Utecht testified about his dementia before Congress. Football causes a type of dementia called CTE, and Ben got it at the young age of 29. See...
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Judge Halts Nursing Home “Dumpings”
ABUSE VIDEO + ARTICLE: Over the past decade, nursing homes increasingly “dumped” residents on hospitals, refusing them permission to return. There were no consequences. In a landmark ruling, the State...
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Alzheimer’s Legal & Financial Planning
LAW & MONEY: Get ahead of the legal & financial challenges of Alzheimer’s. This NIA Fact Sheet from the U.S. government is a great place to start. Legal and medical experts encourage people...
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The ‘Dementia-friendly financial services charter‘ has been designed to help financial services organisations recognise, understand and respond to the needs of customers living with dementia and their...
View ArticleMilitary Service and Dementia: Understanding the Connection
In a society where the valor and sacrifices of our military personnel are rightly celebrated, it is essential to understand and address the unique health challenges they face. Among these, the...
View Article5 Estate Planning Tips for People with Dementia
Paul J. Mauro practices estate law at Legacy Financial Advisors. Here are a few steps to take to avoid problems he encounters regularly. Please make sure your name, birthday and social security number...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s: Do I Want to Know?
Amidst ongoing national debate about healthcare costs, new research unveiled by Siemens Healthcare shows that the vast majority of Americans (92 percent) agree that “the value of knowing exactly what...
View ArticleGet Power of Attorney Before a Dementia Diagnosis
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View ArticleCaregiver Guardianship: A Dementia Challenge
As dementia progresses, it often reaches a point where legal measures become necessary to safeguard the well-being of those affected. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of dementia, the...
View ArticleScam Protection for People with Dementia
People with Alzheimer’s may be victims of financial abuse or scams by dishonest perpetrators. Continued below video… Guard Against Financial Abuse and Fraud Sometimes, the person behind the scam is a...
View Article10 Tips on Money & Dementia
Top tips for a person with dementia Discuss money management with your family. Money can be a difficult subject to talk about but it’s important you plan how you want your finances to be managed if...
View ArticleDad with Alzheimer’s Vanishes at LaGuardia Airport
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View ArticleNew Law Helps Police Help Dementia
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