How to Tell if Someone With Alzheimer's Needs Assisted Living
Do you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s? If so, you may be faced with deciding when they should no longer live alone.
Alzheimer’s often has a mild beginning, and many people can live independently for years. However, the disease progresses at different rates for different people, so making this decision can be agonizing, especially if you don’t see them every day.
Here are some questions to help you decide whether your loved one needs more assistance.
Book Recommendation—They're Your Parents, Too!: How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents' Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy
In her book, They're Your Parents, Too! How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents' Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy (Bantam, 2010), Russo discusses nine common mistakes adult children make with regards to their siblings and aging parents that can be easily reversed. These mistakes include giving all the work to one sibling, reverting to childhood roles, not planning ahead, and assuming everyone mourns in the same way. Russo says when you adjust your attitude and lifestyle so as not to make these mistakes, you can make the caregiving process less stressful and more positive for your siblings, your parents, and yourself. Read more.
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3/10 Carol spoke about Probate to the Parkinson’s Support Group
3/19 Carol attended the 15th annual Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards put on by NAWBO-SA—@ Oak Hills Country Club
Coming Up
4/3 Carol presents on the Interface Between Family Law and Elder Law for The State Bar of Texas Continuing Legal Education in Dallas.
4/9 Carol talks Estate Planning—@ The El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel and the Omni San Antonio Hotel
4/12 Carol speaks to The Arc of San Antonio about Guardianships
4/14 Carol talks to social workers about Advance Directives
4/17 Carol presents Elder Law to Financial Women in Texas
Senior of the Month: Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin (born March 25, 1942) celebrated her 72nd birthday last week. This 18-time Grammy winner is known for numerous hits, such as "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", which were released in the 1960s. Franklin, the Queen of Soul, still leads an active singing career and performed at the White House alongside Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, and other soul singers earlier this month.
