Elder Care

Jan 103 min read

Navigating High-Profile Guardianship Matters in Texas: A Guide to Avoiding Legal Turmoil

A recent high-profile guardianship proceeding has captured the attention of Houston and has shed light on the intricacies and potential...

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Better Brain, Better Life: Getting Off the Road to Alzheimer’s

Kimberly Hegwood

Sep 14, 20224 min read

Better Brain, Better Life: Getting Off the Road to Alzheimer’s

This article is based on a conversation by Kim Hegwood, estate planning and elder law attorney, and Tamara Claunch, Integrative Wellness...

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Lost and Found in the Alzheimer’s Forest

Kimberly Hegwood

Sep 7, 20225 min read

Lost and Found in the Alzheimer’s Forest

This article is based on a conversation by Kim Hegwood, estate planning and elder law attorney, and Ruth Dennis, Alzheimer’s educator and...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Aug 24, 20227 min read

Becoming an Informed Caregiver

This article is based on a conversation by Kim Hegwood, managing attorney of Your Legacy Legal Care, and Eddie Orum, who is a family...

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The Benefits of Choosing a Dementia-Focused Law Firm

Kimberly Hegwood

Apr 27, 20223 min read

The Benefits of Choosing a Dementia-Focused Law Firm

For the first time in the history of the legal profession, a new breed of lawyers has emerged in the field of dementia-focused law....

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How to Prepare Seniors with Dementia for a Hurricane

Kimberly Hegwood

Sep 16, 20217 min read

How to Prepare Seniors with Dementia for a Hurricane

This article is based on a conversation by Kim Hegwood, managing attorney for Your Legacy Legal Care, and Dale Libby, Chairman and CEO of...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Dec 31, 20183 min read

Protecting Elders from Danger

As we are all aware, being elderly puts us at increased risk of disease or injury. It also makes us more vulnerable to scams and schemes...

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Navigating Long-Term Care Insurance with Your Houston Elder Lawyer

Kimberly Hegwood

Oct 24, 20172 min read

Navigating Long-Term Care Insurance with Your Houston Elder Lawyer

In our modern era, Americans are living longer, fuller lives. We are fortunate to be getting more and more quality years in the typical...

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Long-Term Care Insurance and Alternatives | Houston Elder Law Attorneys

Kimberly Hegwood

Jun 8, 20172 min read

Long-Term Care Insurance and Alternatives | Houston Elder Law Attorneys

As Houston Elder Law Attorneys, we know that taking care of an aging relative can be emotional, time-consuming and expensive. Most people...

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Houston Elder Lawyer Answers, “When should I start planning for long-term care?”

Kimberly Hegwood

Apr 20, 20172 min read

Houston Elder Lawyer Answers, “When should I start planning for long-term care?”

One of the most frequently asked questions our Houston elder lawyers receive is, “When should we start planning for long-term care?” The...

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Mom Might Have Dementia, Can She Still Write a Will in Texas?

Kimberly Hegwood

Mar 17, 20172 min read

Mom Might Have Dementia, Can She Still Write a Will in Texas?

If your elderly parent is becoming more forgetful or is demonstrating other unusual behavior, you should get them to a doctor right away...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Nov 7, 20162 min read

Alzheimer’s Patient Spoon-Fed Because Directive Wasn’t Specific

In 40 years, Bill Harris built up a lifetime of memories with his wife, Nora, but since she was diagnosed with early onset of Alzheimer’s...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Oct 27, 20162 min read

Saving the Home with Long-Term Health Care Demands

The largest asset most people have is their family home. If a senior is in a situation where his or her long-term care insurance is...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Oct 21, 20162 min read

Some Surprising Expenses in Retirement

After working hard and saving your money wisely, you’re ready for a successful retirement. Unfortunately, there can be bumps and hiccups...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Sep 29, 20162 min read

Don’t Be Shy: Talk to Parents About the Future

The challenge of helping aging parents is a most common issue. For example, a man’s father, who recently was diagnosed with dementia,...

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