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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When many Maine families hear the words “long-term care planning,” they immediately think of one thing: a nursing home. But long-term care can look very different from one person to the next. It may begin with a spouse helping with medications or an adult child stopping by to prepare meals and drive a parent to
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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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A Deeper Look at How to Protect Your Home One of the biggest fears families have when facing nursing home care is losing the family home. Many people ask, “Can the nursing home take my house?” The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. In many cases, you may be able to keep