Category Archives: elder law
Risks of Polypharmacy in Alzheimer’s Patients
A prevalent issue for elderly Americans is the concurrent use of multiple prescription medications, or polypharmacy. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and increased possibility of inappropriate prescribing, adverse drug reactions, hospitalization, and even death. Patients who have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or other forms of dementia often […]
What is Long Distance Caregiving?
Long distance caregiving means providing care for a person who lives an hour or more away. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) describes that this type of caregiving takes many forms – from arranging for in-home care, money management, bill paying, and information coordinator. You may also provide respite care for a primary caregiver, conduct […]
