Happy New Year from The Law Offices of Carol Bertsch, PC!
Save the Date: The Alzheimer’s Association Annual Educational Summit on Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias |
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When: Family Caregivers, Professionals, and the General Public are invited to attend the Alzheimer’s Association Annual Educational Summit. For those of you who came last year, you already know this is going to be an awesome event. Registration includes; educational materials, food, CEU’s for professionals, and access to experts in the field. This event is free for caregivers. Location: Paralegal Toni O’Brien Elected Treasurer of First Friday
Toni O’Brien was elected as First Friday Treasurer. First Friday is a business networking group for senior care professionals in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Elder Law Askit Basket: An Alternative to Guardianship
I went home for the holidays to see my mom. She’s a 75-year-old widow who’s always been very independent. I was really surprised when I saw her. She’s lost a lot of weight and her house is really messy. She seems to have given up on life since my dad died 2 years ago. She’s depressed and a little forgetful, but I don’t think she has dementia. I tried talking to her about going to an assisted living facility, but she won’t listen to me. Should I get guardianship of her? I’m sorry to hear your mom isn’t taking care of herself. I know you care about your mom and you want to help her; however, the court will not appoint a guardian for someone who’s merely depressed. Guardianship is reserved for people who are incapacitated and cannot manage their own affairs. Instead of guardianship, you may want to consider talking to an Aging Life Care Professional. Aging Life Care, also known as geriatric care management, is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. We’ve referred a lot of people to Aging Life Care Professionals who have been successful in establishing a care plan with their loved one. No one likes to be told what to do. Your mom might be resistant to going to an assisted living because you (her child) are telling her she needs to go to one. Getting an Aging Life Care Professional involved would be a good idea because your mom would have direct input in her own care plan, so she’ll feel more in control of her life. She might be more inclined to listen to a disinterested third party who’s not her child. If you’d like to contact an Aging Life Care Professional, please contact Gray Matters, Sage Care Management, or Accountable Aging Care Management. I hope you find this information helpful. If you still have guardianship-related questions, feel free to email or call our office at (210)892-4555. By, Jody Hudspeth, Paralegal for The Law Offices of Carol Bertsch, PC Coming up
Jan. 1 – The Law Offices of Carol Bertsch, PC observes New Years Day Jan. 18-19 – Attorneys Ellen G. Patterson and Carol Bertsch attend the Texas NAELA UnProgram 2019
Jan 19 – The most important day of the year—Carol’s birthday, of course! Happy Birthday, Carol!
Jan 21 – The Law Offices of Carol Bertsch, PC observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will be walking with the NAACP at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. March Feb. 7-8 – Attorneys Ellen G. Patterson and Carol Bertsch attend the UT Law CLE on Special Needs Trusts Feb. 19 – Carol speaks at Oasis: Morningside about “Estate Planning: Wills & Trusts” (Register here by searching “Estate planning”. Registration opens 1/04/19) Mar. 1 – Paralegal Toni O’Brien will be at the San Antonio Bar Association’sExtreme Family Law Makeover representing The Law Offices of Carol Bertsch, PC Mar. 28 – Carol presents Special Needs Trusts to UT Health Science Center Mar. 29 – The Law Offices of Carol Bertsch, PC sponsors Alzheimer’s Association Annual Education Summit. Come say hi to Paralegal Jody Hudspeth as she staffs the table!
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