A healthcare proxy is a foreign concept to many until they face a circumstance in which such a proxy is necessary. Most people don’t think about who would speak for them if they were too sick or injured to make medical choices. In those situations, doctors often turn to family members. This can lead to...Read More

Deciding whether to place a feeding tube is among the most personal and challenging choices a family can face. The decision often arises in the context of serious illnesses such as ALS, advanced dementia, stroke, or head-and-neck cancers, where eating becomes difficult or impossible. Below are practical insights and conversation starters to help you navigate...Read More

As your parent ages, setting a plan in place for their care can be a difficult topic to broach. No one wants to talk about death and the financial realities that come with aging.  Instead of having a proactive conversation early in a parent’s aging process most families have a reactive discussion under high levels...Read More

Recently Mark Gastineau, the New York Jets all time sack leader, told the public that he was diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is an awful disease that affects the brain and destroys memories and other important mental functions.  He may not be able to recall family members or how to...Read More