Many people whose descent into dementia has been twinned with a surge of anxious thoughts. Anxiety isn’t a cognitive issue per se, but it’s definitely a symptom that makes life much harder for caregiver and patient alike. Source/more: Washington Post For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate planning and elder law attorney at Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate. The…
Are you having difficulty finding the answers you want and the solutions you need? – see page 6 Are you a caretaker or patient with Alzheimer’s who is out of your depth and sinking fast? (Find real help in this book.) – see page 6 What if there were a service program just for Alzheimer’s patients and care givers? (Hint: there is!) – see page 6 Are you lost in the maze of the government and private providers? (Hint: This book shows a way to navigate easily to get all the help you need.) – see page 6 Are you…
Get sound legal advice to protect yourself, your assets and your loved ones – see page 1 How to make smart decisions and avoid costly mistakes about your care and finances – see page 1 You should read this book if you want to maintain maximum control of your life after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis – see page 2 Were you diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? Do you want help navigating the minefield of choices? – see page 2 Confused by online information about Alzheimer’s disease? Get the correct information quickly and easily in this book – see page 3 Does your…
A specially designed mobile phone game can detect people at risk of Alzheimer’s – according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Source/more: EurekAlert Download the game here Related: More Evidence That Blood Tests Can Detect the Risk of Alzheimer’s For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate planning and elder law attorney at Estate and Elder Planning by David…
In 2018, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the nation $277 billion. By 2050, these costs could rise as high as $1.1 trillion states the Alzheimer’s Association. Much of the of cost of care is absorbed by the Alzheimer’s patient and his/her family out of their own pockets. Caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease is not only expensive, but also challenging. Alzheimer’s patients will experience the disease process in different ways at various stages of the disease. Caregiver responsibilities can range from paying bills and balancing the checkbook to bathing and dressing. Many care options exist in the spectrum…
New research suggests seniors who aren’t on guard against scams also might be at risk for eventually developing Alzheimer’s disease. Source/more: New York Times For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate planning and elder law attorney at Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate. The Estate and Elder Planning office services clients with powers of attorneys, living wills, Wills, Trusts, Medicaid…
Are you or someone you care for overwhelmed with the demands of a loved one’s Alzheimer’s care? Whether you are caring for your loved one in the home, scrambling to make arrangements for nursing home care or trying to make sure nothing goes wrong in the nursing home, you know how difficult, time-consuming and isolating caregiving can be. Imagine what life would be like if you had a team of advisors helping you get the right care, preserve family resources and make difficult decisions. That’s what life is like when you have the ESTATE AND ELDER PLANNING team behind you We help…
Alzheimer disease is a heart breaker. Not only is it awful for the patient, but is devastating for the caregiver. Someone who hasn’t dealt with Alzheimer’s disease, can’t imagine the stress of constant pacing, up at all nights of day and nights, the fidgeting, the safety concerns, and of course the memory loss. Imagine the heartbreak you feel looking into the now empty eyes of your spouse of 40 or 50 years and recalling all the wonderful times you spent together and then sitting down and crying over the horrible truth that your spouse no longer recognizes you. Your marriage…
Women make up nearly two-thirds of patients with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S., in part because they live longer than men. Now, researchers are exploring whether hormonal changes related to menopause affect the development of the disease. Source/more: Wall St. Journal (requires subscription) For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate planning and elder law attorney at Estate and Elder Planning by David…
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