Advances in Equipment Adapted for Elders

From large-handle spoons to modified SUVs

I’m thrilled by the recent advances in adapted equipment. Books, videos, Web sites, and pamphlets are out there for almost any type of elder care, handicap, or special need. They are more widely available than people think. Once you determine your elder’s need, you should be able to find adapted equipment that will improve the quality of his or her life.

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If I Wind Up in a Wheelchair, My Life Is Over

Misconception #12 of "The 12 Biggest Misconceptions of Estate Planning Clients"

I am always amazed when a client comes out with the words, "If I have to be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life, just shoot me." This kind of statement is the only one that causes me to have to bite my tongue, to control my impulse to preach! It's usually uttered by young or middle-aged, able-bodied clients when we are discussing medical durable power of attorney language. I understand that the flippant remark is an attempt at humor to diffuse the discomfort of contemplating their own certain (eventual) decline. Read More >>