Fall Newsletter

Featured Article: Helping Veterans Pay for Long Term Care

Please click the link below to read our Fall Newsletter. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Shepherd Elder Law!

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-Shepherd-Elder-Law-Group--LLC-.html?soid=1102938290702&aid=mJHHvBPQdME

Holidays Without Cheer - Elderly Are Especially At Risk For Depression This Time Of Year

This is an article from several years ago, but it's still very relevant. What can you do to bring some holiday cheer to your elderly friends and neighbors?

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/12/02/earlyshow/health/main531415.shtml

CBS News Story - Alzheimer's and Money Problems

Wed., Nov. 17, 2010- On the CBS Evening News, Katie Couric highlighted a new report about Alzheimer's disease that suggests that the percentage of the US population with Alzheimer's is steadily increasing. CBS is beginning a new series about the medical, caregiver and financial impact that Alzheimer's has on patients and families. The first report is focused on Alzheimer's and Money Problems.

(CBS) The oldest of the Baby Boomers turn 65 next year. They have a lot on their minds, including health concerns like Alzheimer's. About five million American seniors are now battling the disease. That's expected to increase by 50 percent over the next 20 years. With no cure right now, spotting the early warning signs are so important to treating this disease. Dr. Jon LaPook begins a series of reports by CBS News and USA TODAY called "Senior Moment," exploring the aging of an iconic generation and the impact on the nation.

Alzheimer's and Money Problems
Suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Dr. Max Gomez lost his life savings and doesn't remember how it happened. Dr. Jon LaPook tells his story and how money problems can be a warning sign of the disease.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/11/17/eveningnews/main7064638.shtml?tag=cbsnewsMainColumnArea

The "Sandwich" Generation

The "Sandwich" Generation

How to Balance Life in the Middle

Date: November 18, 2010

Time:
Registration 6:00 p.m.
Presentation 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Location:
Marriott Country Club Plaza - Grand Ballroom
4445 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri

The event is being organized by Creative Care Consultants, and Shepherd Elder Law Group is one of the sponsors.

Please visit the event website at: www.gltoyne.com/Sandwich

How To Balance Life in the MiddlePresented By: Barbara E. Friesner, MBA

Helping your aging parents is one of the most loving things you can do. Unfortunately, as much as you’re trying to help, the life of a caregiver can be draining, stressful, overwhelming, frustrating, and for some, even filled with guilt, resentment or anger. As a result, a lot of family members will just drop difficult eldercare issues and hope that it will all resolve itself – or drop it until it becomes a crisis – ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE A MEMBER OF THE SANDWICH GENERATION.THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY!

That’s why I’m so excited to be doing this program – to help you relieve some of the pressure of being caught in the middle.
In this program you will learn how to:
-Understand Why Your Parents Are the Way They Are
-Organize Eldercare
-Get Help That Helps
-Know What Your Aging Loved One Wants – And Help Them Get It
-And Much, Much More