You may associate dementia with Alzheimer's disease, as many people do. However, although Alzheimer's is a common cause of dementia, the two terms are not interchangeable. Alzheimer's is a disease, while dementia is a set of symptoms relating to declining mental...
Month: January 2020
Are there alternatives to disinheriting a child?
Estate plans change. As you age and as your beneficiaries change, circumstances and relationships can turn into something entirely different. The relationship between an adult child and his or her parents can be a complex one. In Washington, your estate plan may...
How can an insurer deny a doctor’s orders?
Having the insurance company deny treatment, medication or another order from your Washington doctor is very frustrating. After all, if your doctor says you need a specific test, treatment or medication, then you would trust that he or she knows what is best over some...
Be aware of the signs of dementia
When a loved one develops Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, it will become difficult for him or her to make important decisions and live independently. According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in three Americans will eventually develop dementia or...