September is coming to a close. So is World Alzheimer’s Month. Throughout September, we have talked about Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on Maine families. We have also looked at the different types of long-term care, the cost of care, and why estate planning should prepare for what may happen during your lifetime. As we
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, as well as the impact these conditions can have on individuals and their families. For Maine families, that impact is not only medical and emotional. Alzheimer’s disease can also have a significant financial impact, particularly as a
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and for many of us, Alzheimer’s disease is not an abstract issue. We know someone who has been affected by it. A parent or grandparent. A spouse. A neighbor. A friend. And we have seen that an Alzheimer’s diagnosis rarely affects just one person. It can change life for an
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5 Estate Planning Documents Every Maine Family Should Have When Facing Alzheimer’s or Dementia In our previous article for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, we discussed why planning ahead is so important for Maine families. One of the biggest challenges associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is that a person’s ability to
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June Is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Why Planning Ahead Matters for Maine Families June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. For many Maine families, this topic is personal. Maine has one of the oldest populations in the nation, which means many