NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — On today’s show, we’re learning more about therapies available for those living with dementia and other diseases.
Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law Hour: Additional Therapies for Dementia and other Diseases
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. November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month so today we are focusing on therapies for dementia and other diseases. Before we bring in our guests, Barbara and I would like to take a few moments to talk about capacity. As attorneys, a question we often get asked related to dementia is capacity for decision making. How is it determined whether or not someone is able to make decisions for themselves?
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