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The Conversation
Discussing end-of-life issues with your parents can be a difficult and emotional task, but it is also a very important one. By having these conversations, you can help your parents express their wishes, plan ahead, and feel more at peace. Plan the...

Incapacity Planning
In the article that immediately preceded this one on this website, we talked about microneedle technology that is coming that will detect the presence of biomarkers that alert doctors at the very earliest stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. The...

Coming soon: Smart Patch that can detect Alzheimer’s Disease
While it is not quite ready for release, scientists have developed a “smart patch” device they claim can detect neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s within minutes. A Point-of-Care testing kit to facilitate early diagnosis...

Taking Mom’s Car Keys (Part 2)
NOTE: We understand that sometimes Dad’s keys need to be taken away, too. Rather than using the awkward "he or she" pronoun replacement, we have adopted the feminine form for the sake of simplicity. In the preceding article we discussed the main...

Taking Mom’s Car Keys (Part 1)
NOTE: We understand that sometimes Dad’s keys need to be taken away, too. Rather than using the "he or she" pronoun replacement, we have adopted the feminine form for the sake of simplicity. Taking away your mom's car keys is a difficult and...