Planning Ahead
The Supreme Gift: A Journey of Love and Legacy
Donating one's body to science after death can be a meaningful way to continue helping others even after death.
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Financial / Legal
Betrayal of Trust: Fighting Back Against a Sister's Embezzlement of $500K Using Power of Attorney
If your sister has misused her power of attorney and stolen from your parents, legal action may be possible. Learn how to seek criminal charges and recoup losses through an elder law or estate attorney. Protect your loved ones from the signs of elder abuse.
Caregiving Issues
Narcissism: Aging Parent Care Givers Survival Guide
Caring for an aging narcissistic parent can be a challenging and difficult experience. Learn from a family caregiver's story and understand the impact of narcissistic tendencies on physical and mental health. Get tips on how to navigate this difficult situation.
Alzheimer's
Early Signs of Alzheimer's
Don't let the first signs of dementia go unnoticed. Learn about the classic early signs of Alzheimer's and the best methods for slowing or stopping the progression of the disease through diagnosis, medications, and lifestyle changes.
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
What Is Vascular Dementia?
Vascular dementia is caused by disruptions in blood flow to the brain, often resulting from a stroke or other conditions that damage blood vessels. It is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's and can occur alone or alongside other forms of dementia. Risk factors for
Ask the Experts
Is My Father's Out-of-Control Spending One of the 10 Early Signs of Dementia?
Learn about the potential link between out of control spending and early signs of dementia in older adults. Discover tips for monitoring accounts, closing credit cards, and protecting vulnerable family members from unknown catalog companies.
Professional Services
Veterans Administration Benefits Threatened By New Proposal Act Now to Prevent This
he Veterans Administration has proposed new regulations that would penalize war time veterans for using asset protection plans and gifting assets for less than fair market value. This would hurt Korean and WWII veterans and exacerbate the claims process.
Vascular Dementia
Vascular Dementia Symptoms
Learn about the different types of vascular dementia, including multi-infarct dementia and Binswanger's disease, and their symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty with daily tasks, and psychomotor slowness.
Medical Conditions
Understanding Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects millions of people worldwide, but it doesn't have to control your life.Take charge of your bladder health and live a more confident life and be able to control urination.
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
When Do The Symptoms Of Dementia Affect Driving?
This episode discusses the impact of dementia on driving abilities. Driving is an essential part of life for many older adults, providing them with independence and freedom. However, dementia can significantly affect a person's capacity to drive safely, even if they have been diagnosed with early symptoms. While
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
Alzheimer’s Disease And The Benefits Of Pets
View All Episodes In this episode of the Dementia Care Secrets podcast, host Diane Carbo discusses the benefits of emotional support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. She emphasizes that emotional support, including various types of animals such as dogs, birds, and fish, can provide unconditional
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
How To Prevent Dementia? (Chris Hemsworth)
Chris Hemsworth, the 39-year-old actor known for his roles in movies like Extraction, Thor, and the Avengers, recently worked on a documentary series called "Limitless" for Disney Plus and National Geographic. The series focuses on combating aging and maximizing the body's potential. In the fifth episode