Memory Loss? Dementia? Alzheimers? SAGE TEST

I regularly work with clients who are helping their elderly parents, family members, or loved ones.

I often hear concerns about memory loss.....they wonder if their loved one is showing signs of dementia or Alzheimers.... or...... are the memory issues “just signs of getting older”.

I wanted to share this at home test with you all. It might be helpful to some of you.

As the article indicates; discuss the test results with your loved one’s doctor and try hard not to “self diagnose”. There’s additional testing a medical professional can do if there does seem to be an indication of one of these diseases, and early intervention is key.

Check out this great article from Dailycaring.com

CLICK HERE to read the full article

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Tips for Hiring an Elder Law Attorney

A great article from dailycaring.com

An elder law attorney helps seniors and families

Having the essential legal documents in place gives you the necessary legal rights to provide the best care for your older adult, now and at the end of life.

That’s why it’s so important to find an expert lawyer that you trust to draw up the right documents.

We explain what an elder law attorney does and how they help seniors and caregivers. 

We also share two ways to find an elder law attorney in your area and 5 smart tips for hiring someone who’s reputable and experienced.

To read the full article CLICK HERE

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Estate Planning for Baby Boomers

Another new page on my website ready for you all.

This one is for you “Baby Boomers” and your Estate Planning needs.

It aims to provide helpful information for individuals looking to plan their own Estate AND help provide information regarding elderly parents or family members.

http://www.dcravenlaw.com/estate-planning-baby-boomers/

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. I am passionate about this area of law and ready to help you, your family, and friends get their Estate in order, in Rhode Island.

The star of this page, and the picture below, is none other than my own grandfather.

My grandfather passed a few years back, but before he did, I was fortunate enough to help him draw up his important legal documents- A Will, Powers of Attorneys and other necessary health care documents.

He was one of my first "Estate Clients". He is one of the reasons I choose to focus on Estate Planning in my legal career.

The process of working with him my grandfather through his decisions, listening to his stories, and truly understanding his wishes, allowed me to connect with him on a very deep level.

This part of the process is one of the steps I enjoy the most, when working with each and everyone of my Estate clients. I get to learn about them and truly understand their intentions and concerns.

In preparing these documents for my Grandfather, that is, laying out his “legal plan”, I was not only able to bring him comfort during a difficult time, but also later, help my family through an already stressful time. They didn't have to worry about "not having the authority to make that decision" or "having to follow intestacy laws since he didn't have will". We had all the documents, properly executed.

I strive to bring this level of comfort to each and every one of my clients AND their families.