The “average” caregiver of long-term care is a woman, age 49, who works and spends 20 hours/week providing unpaid care to her aging mother over 5 years.
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Don’t be “blindsided” by finding out your Durable Power of Attorney isn’t POWERFUL enough! Is your Durable Power of Attorney more than 5 years old or prepared by an Estate Planning attorney or general practitioner? You may find out too late that there are assets your Power of Attorney can’t handle for you. 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 The Elder Law Office of David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an elder law…
When you have a loved one that needs some assistance with making important decisions, whether they be financial or regarding medical care, you may be faced with deciding what type of help he or she needs. Regardless of the reason for the decision-making help – age, illness, developmental disability – you are likely to be faced with two choices regarding your loved one’s care: guardianship or supported decision-making. These are two completely different terms that come with varying responsibilities for both the person who needs the help and the one offering support. Guardianship and supported decision-making each come with their…
As we age, it is not uncommon for memories to dull but it is not a guarantee that this will happen to everyone. In fact, there are numerous measures we can take today to keep our minds as sharp as possible throughout our lives. Remaining active, socially engaged, a good diet and exercise, proper sleep, and challenging your mind through a variety of “brain exercises” will all play important roles in how strong your mind is over the years. This is important because dementia and conditions such as Alzheimer’s has emerged as one of the leading factors contributing to people…
Nearly three dozen states require voters to show identification at the polls. And almost half of those states want photo IDs. But there are millions of eligible voters who don’t have them. A 2012 survey estimated that 7 percent of American adults lack a government-issued photo ID. While some organizations have sued to overturn these laws, a nonprofit organization called Spread The Vote has taken a different tack: It helps people without IDs get them. And people over 50 years of age have presented some of their biggest challenges. On a recent Tuesday morning in Austell, Ga., 53-year-old Pamela Moon…
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