The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Michigan is still accepting registrations for their upcoming Early Stage Social Club. The Early Stage Social Club is a 4 week module that allows individuals in the early stages of dementia to get together with others and share in interactive activities together. Activities in the past have included yoga, a…
Category Archives: Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease and Michigan Elder Law
Alzheimer’s and elder law go hand in hand with one another. Alzheimer’s legal planning is a growing practice area in our Michigan law firm. Many of our elder law and Veterans Benefits cases involve assisting loved ones who have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a loss in memory, thinking and reasoning…
Not All Michigan Elder Law Attorneys are Created Equal
I had a client come into my Oakland County elder law office after getting charged over $6,000 by a prominent Macomb County elder law attorney, and frankly I was taken a back. I was not shocked by the fees, no, I was shocked at how what this elder law charged her for made absolutely no…
Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Story
Alzheimer’s patient’s caregiver tells her story of reaching out and seeking help
The Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Michian elder law attorney gives tips to Alzheimer’s caregivers.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia risk factors
Michigan elder law firm helps clients facing Alzheimer’s and dementia, ABC video discusses 7 risk factors
Exercise helps Protects Against Alzheimer’s
Many of our client’s family members are dealing with Alzheimer’s diagnoses and we as, Michigan elder law lawyers, help the families navigate the long-term care legal maze that is our health care and governmental benefits system. There was an interesting article on how exercise helps protect against Alzheimer’s disease. http://www.hhs.gov/news/healthbeat/2011/09/20110914a.html Regular exercise may offer some…
How to Find a Michigan Nursing Home for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
As a Michigan elder law attorney, I often aid families in their search for Michigan nursing facilities and assisted living facilities that can assist seniors who are suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia. One of the keys with any Michigan nursing home or assisted living selection, for an individual with Alzheimer’s or dementia, is to make…