Feeding Tube Trends in Elderly Alarm Experts
David S. Seres, MD, thinks too many nursing homes reject an inexpensive, nonsurgical procedure that can provide nourishment to patients who are temporarily too ill to feed themselves.The procedure, a...
View ArticleTiny homes built for veterans, by veterans
Veteran Community projectThose who have served our country share a common thread of bravery and patriotism, but unfortunately not all share good fortunes after reintegrating into civilian life.Chris...
View ArticleA vet - and a prayer - bring housing for homeless vets
Pastor Donnie Davis is on a spiritual mission to transform an old South Jersey campground into a place of tranquility for homeless veterans.The Amazing Grace Ministries has embarked on an ambitious...
View ArticleUTIs Cause Behavioral, Not Physical Symptoms in Elders
Denise Altman's 81-year-old mother suffers from chronic depression which often makes her sad and agitated. When her mom acted confused on the phone or had a glassy-eyed look in person, Altman and her...
View ArticleHow to make a homeless veterans project hip? It takes a village of tiny houses
Their original plan was OK though much lacking in curb appeal.Last year a few combat veterans from around Kansas City set out to find housing for dozens of their homeless comrades: Maybe raise enough...
View ArticleTonight on T. S. Radio: Domestic Terrorism in Nevada
5:00 pm PST … 6:00 pm MST … 7:00 pm CST …8:00 pm ESTCharles and Heidi Pascal join us from Nevada to report on the ongoing terrorism by professional guardians, especially the notoriously infamous Jared...
View ArticleInvestigation Reveals “Epidemic” of Illegal Nursing Home Evictions
Advocates for the elderly are calling attention to nursing home evictions that violate federal law. Their complaints find support in an Associated Press investigation. According to elder law attorneys,...
View ArticleLaw Society insurance covers theft by lawyers, not by their employees
Lawyer Hong GuoA number of Chinese investors are facing big losses that a Law Society spokesperson says are unlikely to be covered by trust fund insurance after $7.5 million disappeared from a Richmond...
View ArticleKenny Chesney - While He Still Knows Who I Am - An Alzheimer's Tribute
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View Article“I Feel Like I’m Not Well-Balanced on the Earth”
A video diary of my dementia. In 2010, Gerda Saunders learned she had cerebral microvascular disease, a precursor to dementia. A writer and academic, she began to keep a journal of how her diagnosis...
View ArticleBeechview attorney, county clerk face charges in alleged estate scheme
A Beechview-based attorney and an employee of Allegheny County's Department of Court Records Wills/Orphans’ Court Division have been charged criminally today in relation to the filing of an estate...
View ArticleA Family Affair: Five Ways To Foil Family Financial Abuse
I know family members are responsible for elder financial abuse because I’ve seen it happen. It occurs more often than you think.The scenario goes like this: A sibling “takes over the management” of...
View ArticleWoman dies by euthanasia, may only have had a bladder infection.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director - Euthanasia Prevention CoalitionI received an email from a person, whose Aunt died by euthanasia, even though she might only have a bladder infection. This email...
View ArticleSNF fined $100,000 after residents overdose on heroin
An Illinois skilled nursing facility is facing more than $100,000 in state and federal penalties after five of its residents overdosed on heroin in February, according to local reports.The five...
View ArticleAttorney Indicted for Allegedly Impersonating Judge, Wins Judgeship
The winner of a judicial election may not get to serve — because she once allegedly impersonated a judge. Rhonda Crawford is currently facing an indictment and a suspended law license for pretending to...
View ArticleWho Makes the Decisions for Your Elderly Loved Ones?
Many aging loved ones have plans for when they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves, but are those plans legally binding??Advance directives -- legal documents like living wills and...
View ArticleFamily member charged with stealing $200K from Libertyville woman
Jacqueline M. HenryA woman charged with stealing over $200,000 from an elderly family member is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 29.An 86-year-old woman was living in a facility for senior citizens in...
View ArticleJudicial Tenure Commission recommends 30 days misconduct suspension for Judge...
(WXYZ) - Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Lisa Gorcyca is facing a 30 days suspension and censure over her conduct in overseeing a divorce case.A Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission report...
View ArticleLong-term use of opioid patches common among persons with Alzheimer's disease
Approximately seven per cent of persons with Alzheimer's disease use strong pain medicines, opioids, for non-cancer pain for a period longer than six months, according to a recent study conducted at...
View ArticleBurns & Levinson Wins Important Elder Abuse Case on Appeal
Appeals Court of Massachusetts affirms key decisions of lower court; awards attorneys' feesBOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Nov 14, 2016) - Burns & Levinson partner Robert J. O'Regan won a major...
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