How to revoke driving privileges for someone with dementia legally
To legally revoke driving privileges for someone with dementia, you have several options depending on your state: request a DMV re-examination, ask their...
What are the tax implications of paying for dementia care
Paying for dementia care comes with several meaningful tax benefits that many families overlook, often because nobody tells them until after they have...
How to manage joint bank accounts when a spouse has dementia
Managing a joint bank account when your spouse has dementia starts with one urgent step: establish a durable power of attorney while your spouse can still...
What is the veterans aid and attendance benefit for dementia
The Veterans Aid and Attendance benefit is a tax-free monthly pension supplement that provides veterans and surviving spouses with additional income to...
How to create a trust for someone with alzheimers disease
Creating a trust for someone with Alzheimer's disease requires acting while the person still has enough cognitive capacity to understand what a trust is,...
What are the social security disability options for early onset dementia
If you or a loved one is facing early-onset dementia, there are two main Social Security disability programs that can provide financial support: SSDI...
How to handle financial exploitation of a person with dementia
Handling financial exploitation of a person with dementia requires immediate, coordinated action: secure their accounts, document the abuse, report it to...
What does long term care insurance cover for dementia
Long-term care insurance covers dementia care across a wide range of settings, including in-home personal care, adult day programs, assisted living with...
How to get guardianship for a parent who can no longer make decisions
To get guardianship of a parent who can no longer make decisions, you need to file a petition with the probate or superior court in the county where your...
What are the legal options if someone with dementia signs a contract
When someone with dementia signs a contract, that contract is not automatically void — but it can almost certainly be challenged.