Topic
Dementia
264 published works
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Ian McEwan calls for assisted dying rights to extend to dementia sufferers
[Special thanks to Lewis Saret (Attorney, Washington, D.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.] Legalised assisted dying should “gradually” be extended to dementia sufferers, the author Ian McEwan has said. McEwan…
Alexis B. Levitt Blog
Thank You for Supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s!
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to my Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraising efforts! The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s…
Aging Parents Blog
The Silent Connection: Hearing Loss And Dementia
When you speak to your aging parent, do they keep saying, “what?” Do they answer with something that is not what you asked? These are hints that hearing loss may…
Elder Law Prof Blog
Thinking About Navigation Tools for Individuals, Families and Caregivers with Questions about Alzheimer’s, Dementia or Related Disorders
Having returned this month to Pennsylvania following a wonderful experience as a visiting Fulbright Scholar at the University of Ottawa in Canada, I'm digging into the next part of my…
Elder Law Issues
November Wrap-Up: Medicare, Dementia and the Corporate Transparency Act
By Jordan Young
November is over and the holiday season is well under way. In the news last month was Medicare and Medicaid, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and the Corporate Transparency Act. Alzheimer’s and…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Wendy Williams’ best friend: ‘I want proof of life’
Regina Shell is deeply worried about the well-being of her best friend, Wendy Williams, who she hasn't heard from in over a year. Williams recently turned 60 and is under…
Leaving A Loving Legacy
Guardianship or Power of Attorney: What’s Best for Your Loved One?
Life in New York is always on the move, and amid our busy schedules, it’s crucial not to overlook the needs of our aging loved ones. If your parent is…
Domnick Cunningham & Whalen Blog
Human Rights Watch Finds Nursing Homes Misuse Antipsychotics with Dementia Patients
Human Rights Watch Finds Nursing Homes Misuse Antipsychotics with Dementia Patients A new 157-page report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), “‘They Want Docile’: How Nursing Homes in the United States…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Brian Wilson’s Family Seeks Conservatorship for Beach Boys Legend Following Death of His Wife
The family of Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys, has filed for a conservatorship due to his major neurocognitive disorder, possibly dementia, following the death of his wife, Melinda.…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Jay Leno Files for Conservatorship Over Wife Mavis’ Estate After Dementia Diagnosis
Jay Leno has filed for conservatorship for his wife, Mavis, who has been diagnosed with dementia. He initiated the conservatorship to establish a living trust for her future care in…