The Alzheimer's Planning Center is committed to empowering families in North Carolina who are affected by Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments. We have compiled these articles to educate you on important topics to consider.
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Is Your Loved One With Alzheimer's Eligible for a Big Monthly Pension?Many veterans and their widows are eligible for a monthly pension of around $1,000 to $2,000 per month to pay for in-home, assisted living or nursing home care.
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Will Your Loved One With Alzheimer's Lose Their Dignity?Don’t let your loved one to suffer the loss of dignity. That’s why we do what we do – to help people like your loved one live a more dignified life.
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Long Distance Caregiving – How to Make it WorkCary, NC elder law and Alzheimer's planning attorney, Jackie Bedard, discusses the unique challenges of caregiving from afar
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What Is Alzheimer's Disease?Elder law attorney Jackie Bedard provides her insight on what Alzheimer's disease is, the strain caregiving can be, and the different types of care options.
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Even if you don’t have a family member or loved one who is suffering from dementia, anyone can benefit from knowing a little more about it!Takeaways From An Alzheimer's And the Dementia Conference For World Alzheimer’s Month
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'Government Proof' Your FutureIt's more important than ever to build an estate plan that isn’t overly dependent on the whims of government and allows you to take control and keep things as private as possible.
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Power of Attorney Documents Often Fall Short for Individuals with Alzheimer’s or DementiaFor individuals with cognitive impairment, a Memory Safeguard Trust can increase the likelihood of avoiding Adult Guardianship (a.k.a. living probate).
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Caring for the CaregiverCaring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is challenging and often falls primarily on the shoulders of one person. Here are a few tips
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Detection and Proper Diagnosis of Alzheimer's DiseaseEarly detection and proper diagnosis are critical to developing a proper care plan for Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
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The Stages of Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer’s disease is a progressive, incurable brain disorder that gradually erodes memory, learning ability, and ability to carry out daily activities.