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Dementia
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Canadian Lawyer Mag
Lawyer should champion patient rights in advance requests for MAID: Dementia Justice Canada
Dying With Dignity Canada also has concerns with bill C-41 on medical assistance in dying
Agricultural Law & Rural Practice | Solo Small Firm & General Practice Section
Illinois Assisted Living Update: New Assessment, Dementia Care and Enforcement Requirements
By Hall Render
The Illinois General Assembly recently enacted HB 3392, which amends several provisions of the Illinois Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act (“Act”). The legislation imposes new assessment requirements, modifies qualifications…
Cordell Parvin Blog
How Margaret Found Her Place in The Keys We Carry
I've told you that I spend a lot of time writing because I can't do all the outdoor activities I used to enjoy. My latest novel, which is now published,…
Sports Law Expert
At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds
By Holt Hackney
In a new study from Mass General Brigham, Boston University (BU), and the Concussion & CTE Foundation, researchers found evidence that at least one in four former NFL players who…
Berk Law Group Blog
Testamentary Capacity in Arizona: Can Someone With Dementia Still Legally Sign a Will?
By Kent Berk
Testamentary capacity in Arizona is judged by the testator’s state of mind at one specific moment: the moment of signing. But what happens when the person who signed it had…
Berk Law Group Blog
Testamentary Capacity in Arizona: When Is a Will Signed After a Dementia Diagnosis Still Valid?
By Kent Berk
Testamentary capacity in Arizona is judged by the testator’s state of mind at one specific moment: the moment of signing. But what happens when the person who signed it had…
Allan J Gold Blog
SOMEONE’S MESSING WITH AN AGED LOVED ONE – “WHAT CAN I DO, IF ANYTHING?” **
By Allan Gold
Gold’s Legal Minute*GLM* By Allan Gold, lawyer Montreal and elder law attorney Vol. 17, #7 – July 31, 2026 DATELINE- TORONTO (PICKERING), Canada July 15, 2026 – “Teen who fatally…
Dispute Resolution Law Blog
Financial abuse and dementia
This Dementia Action Week, we are shining a light on an issue that affects thousands of families across the UK: the misappropriation of assets from people living with dementia. According…
Private Client Law Blog
Supporting people with dementia: a legal perspective for Dementia Awareness Week
Dementia Action Week, led by Alzheimer’s Society, is running a “Forget Me Not” campaign to raise awareness of dementia. As we reflect on the impact of dementia, we also consider…
Aging Parents Blog
Dementia Prevention: It’s Not So Simple
In surveys of our aging people, there is more fear expressed about getting dementia than being diagnosed with cancer. No wonder. We can treat cancer with chemotherapy, surgery, and sometimes…