Family caregiving is as much record keeping as it is compassion. In the latest episode of Dementia Empowered, we look at a great tool to keep the records in order. player.captivate.fm/episode/4f2cb5…

Financial advisor friends, explain the client psychology of aggressively growing wealth but not listing beneficiaries or having a will, so the family has to draw a family tree of half-siblings and children of deceased siblings and involve them all to administer the estate.

Want to put an elder law attorney out of business? Here’s your roadmap.

I’m spending a snowy afternoon learning more about dementia, as one does. Here’s a great resource if you’re a family caregiver or want to improve your own brain health: Eric Collett and A Mind For All Seasons. You’ll be amazed at what can be fixed in the brain.

There's a generation that is trying to thrive in their professions and their family life. But they are managing the life of an aging parent. Should parents pay adult children for their time, energy, and sacrifices? Yes, but there's a right way to do it. player.captivate.fm/episode/c75ebf…

Growing legal issues related to dementia: What reasonable accommodations are due to a person with early onset cognitive decline? What leave policies do employers have for caregiving? Note: The ADA and FMLA only apply to large employers.

You might think the political changes affecting elder law clients the most would involve Medicaid or Social Security. But all I keep hearing is parents now financially supporting children who no longer have jobs. USAID-funded charities, space contractors, etc.

There is no cure, no silver bullet to take down dementia. But there is silver buckshot. Eric Collett discusses the protocol to enhance cognitive function in this episode of Dementia Empowered. player.captivate.fm/episode/b3bd6d…

Consistency in caregivers is essential in dementia care. In any caregiving, finding Mary is a victory and it's a relationship to be cherished.

I was asked to speak to college students about elder abuse. The guy who drained his life savings to help Beth Dutton from Yellowstone, the granddaughter who manipulated her grandparents with dementia, the man with dementia who took punches from the aide in a nursing home. Are

Trying to support a person with dementia from several states away is hard. The money, the groceries, the appointments. The guilt and frustration. Newest episode of Dementia Empowered explores: youtu.be/IM0V-WSm4qM

It turned out that there were two future police officers in the class. They needed to hear how police did nothing when one of these stories was reported. A future lawyer and financial pro needed to hear this. They can all bring light to the darkness.

“I thought I had more time” is a common statement when the end stage of dementia arrives. The person cannot explain pain or express needs. This episode of Dementia Empowered shows how to navigate the end. youtu.be/aP-aPvYw-zU?fe…

If you listen to this episode want to hear more from Helen Bauer, oh boy are you in luck. She is the voice behind the prolific The Heart of Hospice Podcast.

Fellow runners, if you’re lacking motivation for sprints, fly americanair . Their innovative “deliberately tight connection” program will get you moving fast!

Owning a business means a constant barrage of sales emails and calls. One guy actually put some thought into it: "If Notre Dame beats Miami, I will send you an Amazon gift card. If Miami wins, you give me 15 minutes to talk [product]." So, what should I buy on Amazon? ☘️

Friends who trudge the halls of the Capitol, you can get lots of steps in for a good cause even in retirement. Go, Joe! The story has a link to donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters. theburgnews.com/community-anno…

College football chaos has people tracking flights to predict coaching changes. First, I'm glad my wife is the only one watching my phone go from my office to the grocery store to home (that's my life). Second, could we track financial trends like this to stop elder abuse?

A major hospital system kept a woman of limited means for 5 days on "observation status," knowing nursing home care would be necessary and knowing that Medicare would help with the cost if she were "admitted." Hospital folks, is there a legitimate defense of this?

Ahem. Go raibh maith agat at Merriam-Webster. ☘️