The Promise of a New Alzheimer’s Drug

April 17, 2023
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Estate Planning, Uncategorized

The Promise of a New Alzheimer’s Drug For decades, scientists have debated the causes of cognitive decline. Is an effective treatment finally around the corner? The Promise of a New Alzheimer’s Drug. In 1906, a German pathologist of no renown…

Is it Alzheimer’s? Families want to know, and blood tests may offer answers.

Is it Alzheimer’s? Families want to know, and blood tests may offer answers. Alzheimer’s afflicts 6.5 million Americans, and for many years, the only way to get confirmation of diagnoses was through a spinal tap. Simple blood tests have now…

Alzheimer’s Progression Slowed by Drug in Major Trial

October 24, 2022
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care

Alzheimer’s Progression Slowed by Drug in Major Trial Biogen shares soar as much as 43% in New York; Eisai gains 17% Lilly, Roche also rise; they have similar drugs in development Biogen Inc. and partner Eisai Co. surged and led other drugmakers’ shares…

Latte lovers rejoice! Study reveals drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Latte lovers rejoice! Study reveals drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease Good news for those of us who can’t face the day without their morning flat white: a long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee…

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Article from alz.org What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Understanding Alzheimer's and dementia Plaques and tangles…

Can Women Slow Mental Decline?

July 12, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

Take a job earlier in life if you are a woman who wants to keep cognitive decline at bay in your later years.

The Latest Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease

March 13, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

Treatment for Alzheimer's disease, the devastating condition that affects more than five million Americans, has remained notoriously elusive for decades. Now, a small study released by drug company Eli Lilly offers at least a flicker of hope: It shows that the experimental drug donanemab may significantly slow patients’ cognitive decline.

How Is Tony Bennett Doing with Alzheimer’s?

Tony Bennett has revealed that he has been living with Alzheimer's Disease for the last four years.

Helping Elderly Parents to Live Safely at Home

January 20, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Long-Term Care Planning

When you envision your “golden years,” what do you see? Are you living independently, being active and enjoying life? Or do you worry that you’ll struggle with declining health and physical limitations? For many seniors, reality falls somewhere in between. Perhaps you see that in your own aging parents.

Do Seniors with Dementia Show Signs of Financial ‘Symptoms’ Years before a Diagnosis?

December 21, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors found that Medicare beneficiaries who go on to be diagnosed with dementia are more likely to miss payments on bills, as early as six years before a clinical diagnosis.