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
Early-Onset Alzheimer’s: Warning Signs & What to Do Next Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as something that affects only older adults, but early-onset Alzheimer’s can impact individuals in their 40s, 50s, and early 60s. The early symptoms can be subtle—easy to dismiss as stress, aging, or “just being busy.” But recognizing the signs early
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Why Early Planning Matters — Especially Here in Maine Each November, organizations across the country recognize Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a national observance dedicated to education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 🕰️ How It Started Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month was first established in 1983, when President Ronald
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As our population ages, one of the most significant challenges families face is planning for long‑term care, particularly when a diagnosis such as Alzheimer’s disease is involved. For Mainers, the stakes are especially high: in the state of Maine, approximately 30,000 people aged 65 or older are living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. In addition, tens of