Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho If you joke that you are getting forgetful, have lost your keys or might be getting Alzheimer’s–and you make these statements at your bank or with your financial investment people, watch out! An attorney friend told me one of her clients did just…
By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Surprise surprise. Those over 70 rank health as a major criteria of happiness, while young people, (those under 35), barely rank this part of their life contributing to their happiness.[1] How can you stay healthy? Of course there are the obvious items:…
By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Dementia is in the news – both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal had long reviews of current research about this illness. Dementia now is more costly than treating cancer and heart disease in this country.[1] There is no…
By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney It is often hard to talk about end-of-life issues. Some people just will not consider that a day may come that they are unable to communicate about their health choices and desires. How can you start the conversation to find out how you can help a family…