The Alzheimer’s Action Plan
Where do you start when Alzheimer’s is suspected or diagnosed?
Checklists for Mom
Everything’s fine if Mom or family is organized. Get started here.
Still Waters Run Deep
My father taught me more than he knew.
Medical directives and HIPAA authorizations
Designate a medical agent and specify treatment with advance directives.
Checklist for Family Caregivers
Caregiving is exhausting. Here are some of the best resources.
Elder Abuse and Self-Neglect
Elder abuse includes self-neglect. All must be reported.
The Successor Agent
A lawyer isn’t needed to certify the successor agent under a power of attorney. You can do it yourself.
Management Agencies
A limited but versatile tool for money management that just might delay disability.
Older Drivers
Driver safety is about more than taking the keys away. Here are resources and strategies to help support older drivers.
Locating Assets
Slow and steady wins this race. Here’s our checklist for locating assets.
The Talk
Few medical agents get much practice guessing your wishes before disaster strikes. Here’s a quiz that will help.
Is Your Power of Attorney Too Old?
Texas changes its statutory power of attorney frequently. Effective dates and select changes are summarized here.