Long term care refers to the treatment a person needs for a long debilitating illness, a significant disability or other disorders limiting their ability to care for themselves. Long term care includes skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, hospice, respite, adult day care, residential and assisted living as well as home care. The need for this level […]

Introduction: The team at Bratton Law Group partnered with Advocate for Mom and Dad to put the members of the Magnolia Ambulance Corps through the Virtual Dementia Tour. As a first responder, it’s critical to understand how to best approach situations involving someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. This article, written by Debra Hallisey from Advocate for Mom

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While it may be Mid-August, the summer heat is hotter than ever and seems to be sticking around! Yesterday’s mid 90 temperature is a strong reminder that these hot August days can be dangerous for the elderly. According to the National Institute on Aging, seniors are particularly susceptible to serious health complications from hot weather

As you age, it’s completely understandable if you are beginning to worry about what will happen to your disabled adult child when you can no longer care for them. Today, they rely on you but you know there will come a time when you cannot provide the kind of support and assistance, both physically and