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In many families, it seems that no matter how many children there are, more often than not the caregiving for an aging parent falls to one sibling. This can be for a variety of reasons – geography, financial limitations, family disagreements – but caregiving places a...
You know the person–always happy, always positive, sometimes a little too perky; and nothing ever gets them down for too long. Mostly we all want to be that person, but sometimes we just can’t do it. Well, here is some more evidence that it is truly beneficial to be...
Although law school casebooks seem to be my most frequent sources of reading material, I do manage to read a good novel every now and then. At the suggestion of several of my friends, I picked up “Water for Elephants” at Barnes and Noble a few weeks ago. For those...
The New York Times reported today that new guidelines will allow for earlier definition of Alzheimer’s disease. Research is increasingly indicating that changes occur in the brain well before it progresses to full blown dementia. The new guidelines divide Alzheimer’s...
Should you receive a FedEx package which says it is from Katten Benson Zachry, LLP that contains a check, please do not deposit it. This is a scam. Someone is using our name and sending out fake checks. Please fax us a copy of the check and the mailing slip at...
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Remember that saying? Rome is an unfamiliar place for many of us, so most of us make arrangements to go to Rome with a tour guide, to show us the ins and outs, and to make sure we have the best experience possible when we go....
Being a caregiver is hard work, and there are a lot of groups and professionals who try to provide support to caregivers. But a big problem is that caregivers are busy providing care, so they don’t have time to go to support groups or educational offerings. I just...
May was established as Older Americans Month in 1963 as a time to honor and recognize the contributions that older Americans make to our society. For the last several years, the Tarrant County Area Agency on Aging has taken the opportunity to honor not only older...
Do you have a power of attorney? Financial and medical power of attorneys are essential building blocks of a good estate plan. We often encourage our clients to name a primary and several alternates, and many times clients choose to make them effective immediately...
In this plugged-in world we live in, we are constantly reminded of the perils of identity theft and financial exploitation. But what we often forget is that you don’t have to be on-line and plugged in to become a victim. Many older adults are at risk to be victims of...