by Somita Basu to Conservatorship
The holidays are often filled with opportunities for togetherness, sharing, laughter and memories. But for those who are in the midst of a conservatorship, holidays can also bring stress, disappointment and sadness. Conservatees (often people living with Alzheimer’s) may...
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by Somita Basu to Conservatorship, Elder Abuse
Calling all Trekkies and fans of great old school television shows. Actress Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed one of our most beloved characters, Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek, reportedly has been diagnosed with dementia and has been conserved in Los...
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by Somita Basu to Conservatorship, Elder Abuse
Maya Angelou was an inspiring poet whose words sang the hard truths of her life but still shone a light on the joy she unearthed no matter what circumstances she endured. Dr. Angelou’s talent and inspiration left us...
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by Somita Basu to Conservatorship, Estate Planning, Podcasts
On this episode of ‘An Estate of Mind’, Zakiya Norton and Somita Basu discuss the pros and cons of a conservatorship and how this applies to the unusual case of Britney Spears. The On-Going Saga of the Conservatorship of...
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by Somita Basu to Conservatorship, Healthcare Directive, Power of Attorney
Remember the good old days when celebrity meltdowns were cleverly hidden from the press and we had no idea how troubled our favorite stars were? No? Neither can we. Which fortuitously brings us to today’s subject: Amanda Bynes. For...
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by Somita Basu to Conservatorship, Healthcare Directive, Power of Attorney
Rock-n-rollers across the world were not rocking or rolling so much as reeling from the news that guitarist Malcolm Young of the legendary band AC/DC (pronounced ‘Acca Dacca’ if you live Down Under. No, really.) Is suffering from dementia...
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