Generalized weakness can have numerous causes. Aging changes the body. Ask anyone over 30. A common complaint of folks a few decades beyond age 30 is a sense of feeling weak and tired. Sometimes, this is a result of merely getting older. Other times, the generalized weakness is a symptom of a more serious ailment. […]
Macular degeneration is a fundamental threat to your sense of sight with increasing age. Ah, the "golden years"? I am starting to understand that age-old expression "old age is not for sissies" with each passing birthday. Surprise? As we age, our four fundamental "senses" age with us. So it is with our sense of sight. […]
Secrecy is not the best policy when it comes to estate planning. Secrets are generally considered problematic for relationships. Exceptions include surprise parties and confidentiality within a therapeutic relationship or the attorney-client privilege. Typically, estate planning is not one of these exceptions. According to a recent Financial Advisor article titled “Family Wealth Transfers Undermined by Secrecy,” it […]
A power of attorney is essential for any college freshman. Fall is quickly approaching and school is starting back up here in Kansas and Missouri. While elementary school kiddos have been shopping for pencils, paper, and markers to prepare for school, college students have been buying textbooks and purchasing bedding for their dorms. Although physical […]
Bone density scans may be an indicator of a future dementia diagnosis. Dementia is a difficult illness for the afflicted loved one and their loved ones. It can cause concern over safety if the person forgets whether medications have already been taken. Dementia can also pain the heart if loved ones have trouble remembering family […]
How fast people walk may be a sign of dementia. Many children, adolescents, and adults take walking for granted. It is a skill often stumbled into during the first two years of life. Although some people never have this ability, those who are able to walk may notice a change in their gate as they […]
Controversy regarding the purported link between the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and risk for dementia continues.
The liver works hard to remove toxins from the body. The human body is truly amazing. The respiratory system fuels our cells with oxygen. Platelets facilitate clotting to reduce bleeding in injuries. Nerves allows us to feel and respond to sensations. According to a recent Best Life article titled “5 Ways Your Hands Are Telling […]
Prescriptions drugs and supplements do not always play nice together. Certain things like peanut butter and jelly or steak and potatoes pair well together. Others do not. A common and relatively harmless example is oil and water. According to a recent AARP article titled “6 Supplements That Don’t Always Mix With Prescription Drugs,” other seemingly harmless […]
Having better vision can lead to a lower risk of dementia. A lot of research on disease focuses on identifying potential risk factors. By studying correlations between ailments and specific variables, researchers hope to help people prevent the development of certain diseases. One popular disease to study is dementia. In case you have noticed, I […]
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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.
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