Planning for the long term care of persons with Alzheimer's and other memory related disorders can be daunting. To ease the process, this session will address important issues and questions relevant to:

• Evaluating the need for durable powers of attorney and advanced medical directives;
• utilization of trusts to manage finances;
• when to turn to professionals for financial management assistance;
• tax implications of long term care;
• making the best investment and insurance decisions, and
• government assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, etc.)

Speakers:

Tom West
Registered Representative
John Hancock Insurance Company
McLean, Virginia

Ed Zetlin, Esq.
Legal Services of Northern Virginia
Falls Church, Virginia

A look at the similarities and differences between dementia and depression, the significance of accurate diagnosis and delineation of effective treatments and strategies for improving mood and function.

Speaker:

Randolph A. Frank, Jr., M.D.
Board Certified Geriatric Psychiatrist
Columbia Dominion Hospital
Falls Church, Virginia