Probate is a process that can differ from state to state. This means that the laws which apply here in Michigan might not be the same as other places. With such variance in what applies, it’s just good sense to ...
Advance care planning is essential in ensuring that individuals receive the care they want and expect at the end of their life. The following is a list of eight advance care planning lessons: 1. Most Advance Directives Aren’t Worth the Paper They Are ...
Snyder says the goal is to help people. Governor Rick Snyder discussed his “Healthy Michigan” Medicaid expansion program Monday evening at a high-tech town hall meeting. (Related: Pending Benefits Legislation, Part 1) Snyder was connected from his press briefing room in Lansing ...
Both doctors and hospitals have been paid billions of dollars by Medicare to make the transition from paper to electronic health records without verifying that the new systems meet required quality standards, as reported by a federal audit recently released. (Read more: Using ...
By Chris Berry Insufficient funding is threatening imperative research work into dementia. A number of projects are facing closure while arduous scientists may have to quit as a result of not being able to make a regular living wage. (Related: Obamacare’s Impact ...
Family members often look for assistance when trying to care for their loved ones at home. Hiring a caregiver is a practical option. However, a recent court case emphasizes the need for caution when Medicaid applicants hire caregivers. In the ...
Female veterans gather to honor the women who risked their lives in the name of freedom By Chris Berry Monday, a group of female veterans gathered in Lansing for a day of service and sisterhood. In its second year, Michigan’s annual “Stand ...
A new report identifies that a shocking 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Dying with Alzheimer’s does not equate to dying from it. But even when dementia isn't the direct cause of death, it often ...
First described in 1901, Alzheimer’s disease was a relatively unknown illness until the last quarter of the 20th century. Celebrities like Ronald Reagan and Charlton Heston have played integral roles increasing public awareness of the illness and efforts to find a cure. ...
Many of my clients are facing an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis. The Alzheimer's Association, which I am involved in, just released updated facts and figures for 2015. Alzheimer's disrupts the lives of individuals, families and our communities, killing more than ...
