Estate planning is essential for those experiencing cognitive decline. I have yet to meet anyone with the condition of Benjamin Button. People get older, not younger. It is an undeniable fact of life. According to a recent Think Advisor article titled “Don’t Let Cognitive Decline Derail Well-Laid Financial Plans,” estate planning is essential for aging individuals. […]
Smoking may impact dementia risk. The general attitudes in America around smoking have changed over the years. Throughout the 20th century, smoking was seen as something cool and harmless. In the 21st century, fewer people hold this opinion. According to a recent MedPage Today article titled “Cutting Back on Smoking No Help for Dementia Risk,” […]
Dementia signs can be helpful to recognize early. The mind is truly incredible. It processes body sensations, regulates body systems, encodes memory, and allows for communication and language. When the brain is injured or diseased, it can subsequently have a significant negative impact on a person. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “3 […]
Lifestyle plays a role in memory decline. There has long been a debate between nature and nurture. Some believe genetics govern the health and wellness of a person. Others see choices and environment a being most important. Science tends to indicate a “middle ground” between these two extremes. Even so, environment and choices are far […]
Dementia often leads to mental incapacity. Some cognitive decline is to be expected in aging. For some, the progression is relatively mild. For others, the decline is more severe and involves dementia or Alzheimer’s. According to a recent Health News article titled “Can Someone With Dementia Sign Legal Documents,” the progression of these diseases can […]
Vitamin D may support brain health. To function, the body needs the right fuel and building blocks. Calories are sources of energy. Vitamins and minerals are essential to healthy cell regeneration. According to a recent MedPage Today article titled “Brain Vitamin D Tied to Cognitive Function,” researchers have long been interested in exactly how and […]
The presence of hearing loss could predict dementia. Hearing loss is common with age. Some people have more pronounced loss due to genetics or environmental factors. Certain viruses and lifestyle choices can contribute to the speed and intensity of hearing loss. According to a recent MedPage Today article titled “Dementia Tied to Hearing Loss,” recent research […]
Some signs for dementia occur years before diagnosis. Dementia is an unpleasant reality for many seniors. The genetics of some predispose them to this condition. Certain lifestyle factors also have been found to correlate with its development. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “3 Dementia Warning Signs That May Appear Years in […]
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to cognitive decline. What people consume is important to their wellbeing. Whether it is media or food it can impact how people act and think. The old adage “you are what you eat” is corroborated more and more each year through empirical research. According to a recent MedPage Today article […]
Crossword puzzles may facilitate cognitive health in aging populations. Words are hard. This is especially true of the English language. The vocabulary is vast. It is filled with unique rules and exceptions to rules for grammar and conjugation. When Gretchen and I were living in Germany (many "moons ago"), we became painfully aware how difficult […]
Commercial solicitations are permitted by the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct but are neither submitted to nor approved by the Missouri Bar or the Supreme Court of Missouri.
Overland Park Estate Planning Attorney Kyle Krull assists clients in Kansas and Missouri with Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Revocable Living Trusts, Charitable Planning, Asset Protection and Business Succession Planning in the greater Kansas City area including Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Lenexa, Johnson County Kansas and Jackson County Missouri.
REMEMBER: “The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.” This statement is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Missouri.